Immigration Law

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Judge Rules Colorado Sheriffs Have No Legal Authority to Hold Prisoners for ICE: Cisneros v. Elder
Posted on 10 Dec 2018 by Daniel M. Kowalski

ACLU Colorado, Dec. 7, 2018 - " State District Court Judge Eric Bentley issued a final ruling last night barring El Paso County Sheriff Bill Elder from holding people in jail at the request of federal immigration enforcement (ICE) after they have... Read More

Tags: ACLU , sheriff , Colorado , detainer , elder , ICE

Detainer Victory in Colorado Based on State Law: Cisneros v. Elder (Prelim. Injunction)
Posted on 20 Mar 2018 by Daniel M. Kowalski

Cisneros v. Elder - "Plaintiffs’ request for a preliminary injunction is GRANTED. Defendant is ENJOINED from relying on ICE immigration detainers or ICE administrative warrants as grounds for refusing to release the Plaintiffs from custody... Read More

Tags: ACLU , detainers , Colorado , elder , masciocchi , ICE

Colorado Sheriff Faces ACLU Class Action Over Immigrant Detention
Posted on 28 Feb 2018 by Daniel M. Kowalski

Amanda Pampuro, Courthouse News, Feb. 27, 2018 - "The ACLU accused a Colorado sheriff of breaking state law Tuesday by wrongfully detaining released persons for ICE. At the request of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, El Paso County Sheriff... Read More

Tags: ACLU , detainers , Colorado , El Paso , elder , ICE