Over 4,400 ICE detentions ruled illegal by judges since October
Mar 24, 2026
A Reuters investigation found that judges across the country have ruled more than 4,400 times since October that ICE has illegally detained immigrants. As ICE custody has swelled to 68,000 people this month (up 75% since Trump took office), immigrants have filed over 20,200 habeas corpus petitions claiming unconstitutional detention, with judges granting relief in at least 4,421 cases. The Trump administration has often failed to comply with court orders releasing detainees.
Sources
- Judges Have Ruled That Over 4,400 ICE Detentions Since October Were Illegal
truthout.org·Feb 16, 2026·archived copy
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- Why federal courts are at a breaking point over Trump’s mass deportation surge
independent.co.uk·Feb 6, 2026·archived copy
- Judge Rules ICE’s “Third-Country” Deportations Are Unconstitutional
truthout.org·Feb 26, 2026·archived copy
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