A Lawsuit Claims that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), has been Isolating Detainees from their Attorneys at the Minnesota Whipple Federal Building. The Civil Rights Case, Alleges that Federal Agents Violated Detainee Rights, by Quickly moving them Out-of-State, Limiting their Communication Access and Pressuring them to Sign Self-Deportation Forms.
The Court Issued a Temporary Restraining Order, Mandating Improved Access to Legal Counsel and Communication for Detainees. According to a Lawsuit Filed in Federal Court, there is Documented Evidence of ICE Agents Severely Llimiting Detainees' Access to Legal Counsel, Violating their Fifth Amendment Rights.
The Order States ICE must Not Transfer Detainees Out of Minnesota within the First 72 Hours of Detention.
The Order also Requires ICE to provide Detainees with their Unique Seven-Digit Identification Number, known as their A-Number, a List of Legal Service Providers, and Access to Private, Un-Monitored Phone Calls within One Hour of Detention.
Detainees have been Frequently and Quickly moved Out of the State throughout Operation Metro Surge, making it Difficult for Attorneys to Locate and Communicate with their Clients.
The Ccourt Noted that ICE's Practices at Whipple, Effectively Denied Detainees Access to Legal Representation.
The Lawsuit States a Status Hearing is set for Noon on 2/24/2026.
The Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), is set to Rremain in Effect until 5 p.m. on 2/26/2026.
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