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ICE removes thousands of detainees from online locator
16,000people
People arrested and booked into ICE detention in July who had final removal orders
ICE reportedly removed detainees with final removal orders from its online locator on September 15, making it harder for lawyers and relatives to find them. ICE did not confirm or deny the change.
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AllegedCurrent and former ICE officials said the agency removed detainees with final removal orders from its online locator on September 15.
“ICE removed those detainees from its online detainee locator system on 15 September”
AllegedICE’s reported practice applies to detainees who have received final orders of removal from an immigration court.
“The practice, which applies to detainees who have received final orders of removal from an immigration court”
- 16,000people
People arrested and booked into ICE detention in July who had final removal orders
“Nearly 16,000 people who were arrested and booked into ICE detention in July were subject to final removal orders”