Lawsuits Target ICE Arrests, Detention Conditions

Multiple class-action lawsuits have been filed against the Trump administration and federal agencies challenging both the arrest of migrants at immigration court hearings and detainee conditions at the 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention facility in Florida. Plaintiffs argue that courthouse arrests and expedited deportations violate constitutional due process rights and deter immigrants from participating in legal proceedings, with most targeted individuals lacking criminal convictions. Civil rights groups assert these practices result in family separations and deprive noncitizens of fundamental legal protections. Additional lawsuits allege that detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz' are denied access to legal counsel, lack confidential attorney-client communication, and face restricted ability to contest detention, amounting to severe due process violations. The Department of Homeland Security maintains that such enforcement actions are necessary for officer safety despite mounting criticism from advocates. The lawsuits collectively seek to halt these practices and restore basic legal rights and access to counsel for immigrants.