Last week, Judge [Redacted] ordered ICE to release an alien from El Salvador who was convicted of a gang-related murder. The judge did so based on an elementary legal error.
— James Percival (@DHSGenCounsel) September 2, 2026
In this case, however, ICE appealed aspects of the order entered against the alien. With that appeal pending, the alien’s situation fell within the heartland of authorized immigration detention because ICE was still actively litigating issues related to removal. Because Judge…
— James Percival (@DHSGenCounsel) September 2, 2026
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