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.
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