ICE Accused of Keeping Immigrants' Cash, Passports and Personal Belongings for Months After Release in Lawsuit

Immigrants Sue Trump Administration Claiming ICE Runs a 'Cruel Catch-22' With Seized Property

Seven immigrants have sued the Trump administration, alleging ICE unlawfully retained documents and personal belongings after their release and caused some plaintiffs to lose work.

ICE hit with nationwide class action over withheld passports, work permits

A nationwide class action says that ICE routinely withholds passports, work permits, and other property after releasing detainees.

Federal Lawsuit Alleges ICE Withholds Immigrants' Passports and Cash Months After Release, Impacting Lives

A federal lawsuit alleged ICE withheld immigrants’ passports and cash for months after their release, disrupting their lives.

ICE sued for refusing to return detainees' papers and property

One plaintiff is jobless after his work authorization was taken. The agency also won’t return his wedding ring.

ICE Accused of Keeping Immigrants' Cash, Passports and Personal Belongings for Months After Release in Lawsuit

Explosive federal lawsuit accuses ICE of withholding immigrants' cash, passports and work permits for months, allegedly leaving one man homeless.

ACLU sues ICE over refusal to return personal items to detainees after release

One of the seven named plaintiffs, an immigrant from Russia, had his work authorization documents and his wedding band seized by ICE and has been unable to retrieve them after five months.