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Family of Boulder suspect taken into ICE custody for expedited removal, U.S. says​

Immigration lawyers struggled to recall similar examples of entire families being detained for deportation proceedings immediately after a relative was charged with a crime.


“… Immigration and criminal defense lawyers struggled Tuesday to recall similar examples of entire families being detained for deportation proceedings immediately after a relative was charged with a crime. And some immigration experts questioned the legality of deporting Soliman’s family members under expedited removal, a fast-track deportation process created in 1996 that does not allow immigrants to have a hearing before an immigration judge. They are also not entitled to a lawyer.

“It’s not normal,” said Derege Demissie, who has been practicing law for nearly 30 years and is a former president of the Massachusetts Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. “I don’t remember a situation where family members who are not connected with any criminal activity are targeted by ICE because a close or related family member is charged in connection with a crime.”
Tricia McLaughlin, DHS assistant secretary for public affairs, said Tuesday that the State Department had revoked the family’s visitor visas.…”

 
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Not really a surprise. DC is toxic territory for Trump and Republicans generally, and I doubt most out-of-town visitors have going to the Kennedy Center as a must-see part of their visit. And most Trumpers are not the types to go to Kennedy Center shows anyway. They'll probably struggle to sell tickets to events as long as Dear Leader is running (ruining?) it.
 
That's certainly an interesting story...

"Jamie Holt, acting special agent in charge of Homeland Security investigations in Minnesota and the Dakotas, released this statement on the raid Tuesday afternoon:

"Federal investigators conducted a groundbreaking criminal operation today — Minnesota's first under the Homeland Security Task Force (HSTF) umbrella — marking a new chapter in how we confront complex, multidimensional threats. From drug smuggling to criminal labor trafficking, this operation showcases the breadth of our collective missions and the strength of a united front.

This HSI led investigation wouldn't have been possible without the extraordinary collaboration of our state partners and federal HSTF partners, including the U.S. Attorney's Office, FBI, IRS-CI, DEA, ERO, ATF, USMS, DSS, U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Coast Guard, TSA and local law enforcement. Together, we are safeguarding communities, protecting national security, and setting a new standard of joint enforcement efforts."
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WCCO went to the courthouse and found federal search warrants connected to the raid, but they were sealed."

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