Md. Judge Orders ICE To Improve Detention Conditions
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A Maryland federal judge has ordered ICE to improve detention conditions. The ruling is due to poor conditions in these facilities.
Md. Judge Orders ICE To Improve Detention Conditions
A Maryland federal judge has ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to improve detention conditions in short-term holding facilities in Baltimore. The judge ruled that the conditions in these facilities are 'deplorable' and likely unconstitutional.
What This Means for Immigrants
The ruling means that ICE must limit the number of people being detained in these facilities and provide them with better care. This decision is an important step towards reforming the immigrant detention system in the US.
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