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San Diego lawsuit challenges ICE courthouse arrests of asylum seekers

Sep 9, 2025 · San Diego, CA

San Diego lawsuit challenges ICE courthouse arrests of asylum seekers

A San Diego law firm filed a class-action lawsuit in federal court seeking to stop ICE from arresting asylum seekers at immigration court hearings. The lawsuit argues that courthouse arrests violate constitutional rights and due process and impact the immigration court system. The suit was filed on behalf of two asylum seekers arrested at San Diego's immigration court, both of whom had no criminal records and regularly attended their hearings.

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