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Trump administration detains asylum-seekers with no criminal records nationwide

Mar 13, 2026

Trump administration detains asylum-seekers with no criminal records nationwide

The Trump administration implemented a policy change to detain asylum-seekers with no criminal records across multiple states while their cases proceed. Detentions have been reported in Maine, Minnesota, New York, Virginia, Ohio, Oklahoma, Alaska, Wisconsin, California, and Texas. Attorneys and advocates report that detainees experience conditions and family separation, with some individuals choosing voluntary deportation after months in custody.

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