Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Just_Vote_Dem

(3,614 posts)
Wed Feb 25, 2026, 01:30 PM 2 hrs ago

Judge blasts ICE 'sloppiness' for claiming 4-year-old kid had a marijuana conviction

A federal judge reprimanded Donald Trump’s administration for claiming that an immigrant seeking his release from custody was convicted for marijuana possession in 2009 — when he was 4 years old.

To support arguments for the man’s ongoing detention and removal from the country, government lawyers attached a document from Immigration and Customs Enforcement that they "indicated" was related to his criminal history.

They submitted the document in court filings “despite the differences in birthdate, birthplace, parents’ names, and immigration status,” West Virginia District Judge Irene Berger noted in her order to release him on Tuesday.

“This sloppiness further validates the Court’s concerns about the procedures utilized by the Respondents depriving people present in the United States of their liberty,” she wrote.

More at https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/ice-sloppiness-judge-contempt-rulings-b2927381.html

1 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Judge blasts ICE 'sloppiness' for claiming 4-year-old kid had a marijuana conviction (Original Post) Just_Vote_Dem 2 hrs ago OP
Or maybe they're just lying a-holes struggle4progress 1 min ago #1
Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Judge blasts ICE 'sloppin...