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Feb 27, 2026 A federal judge in Minnesota blocked the arrest and detention of admitted refugees based solely on failure to adjust status after one year Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The injunction protected refugees from a broad detention policy and reaffirmed legal limits on immigration custody power.
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- Judge blocks arrest and detention of some lawful refugees in Minnesota — A federal judge has issued an order blocking a Trump administration policy that allowed immigration authorities to arrest and detain certain refugees in Minnesota.
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Week 58 – 2026-02-21–2026-02-27
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Feb 26, 2026 Columbia student Elmina Aghayeva was detained by ICE and later released after political intervention Corroborated Civil Rights and Dissent
The detention and release highlighted the fragility of student visa rights and the use of immigration power against campus-linked individuals.
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- Columbia student released after detention by ICE — Columbia University student Elmina Aghayeva was released after being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
- DHS Agents Arrest Columbia Student — On February 26, 2026, DHS agents arrested Columbia University student Ellie Aghayeva after falsely claiming to be police searching for a missing child.
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Week 58 – 2026-02-21–2026-02-27
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Feb 23, 2026 ICE whistleblower Ryan Schwank testified that ICE training had been cut and included instructions that could violate constitutional rights Tier 1 · Primary Civil Rights and Dissent
The testimony suggested systemic risks to civil liberties in immigration enforcement and raised concerns about unlawful home entries and arrests.
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- ICE Whistleblower Criticizes Training Program — Ryan Schwank, a former ICE instructor, testified before Congress that the agency's training program for new officers is inadequate, with significant cuts to essential training hours.
- ICE Whistleblower Testifies on Training Program — On February 23, 2026, an ICE whistleblower testified before Congress about the agency's inadequate training program for deportation officers.
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Week 58 – 2026-02-21–2026-02-27
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