Fed. Gov't Held In Contempt By Judge Over ICE Phone Data
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The US federal government has been held in contempt for not complying with a discovery order regarding ICE phone data. A $500 daily fine has been imposed until compliance is met.
US Federal Government Held in Contempt Over ICE Phone Data
The US federal government has been held in contempt for not complying with a discovery order regarding ICE phone data used during immigration arrest operations. A California judge has imposed a $500 daily fine until compliance is met.
Court Ruling
The ruling was made as part of a lawsuit over immigration arrest tactics. The US government must provide forensic imaging of phones used by ICE agents during operations.
Fine
The $500 daily fine will be imposed until the government complies with the court order.
What to do next
- Appeal to Board of Immigration Appeals — Order
- Cancellation of Removal for Lawful Permanent Residents — Order
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Source: law360.com