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ICE Removes Thousands With Final Orders From Online Locator

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 3:04 AM UTC · How we work

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ICE removed thousands of detainees with final removal orders from its online locator.
The removal excludes detainees at temporary facilities in Minneapolis, New York City, Chicago, and Adelanto, California.
American Immigration Lawyers Association warned the change hinders attorneys’ client contact and alarms families.
About 30% of over 65,000 ICE detainees likely have final removal orders, per Michelle Mendez.

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ICE removed thousands of detainees with final removal orders from its online locator.
The removal excludes detainees at temporary facilities in Minneapolis, New York City, Chicago, and Adelanto, California.
American Immigration Lawyers Association warned the change hinders attorneys’ client contact and alarms families.
About 30% of over 65,000 ICE detainees likely have final removal orders, per Michelle Mendez.