Federal Court Orders Release of Laotian Man After 25-Year Supervised Release
Jul 29, 2025·Location: Iowa
Country of origin: Laos
A Laotian refugee who entered the U.S. in 1981 was detained by ICE in July 2025 after 25 years of supervised release following a removal order. The court found the government failed to demonstrate changed circumstances or significant likelihood of removal, violating immigration law. Chief Judge Stephanie Rose ordered his immediate release and restoration to supervised release status.
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