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A Surge of ICE Arrests Overwhelms the Federal Court System

The New York Times — U.S.2026-02-13 18:44Original source

A surge of immigration arrests in the state sent thousands of people to detention centers in Texas, New Mexico and elsewhere. Federal courts have been overwhelmed with their pleas for release.

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ICE (org)Bundesgerichte (org)Texas (place)New Mexico (place)Minnesota (place)
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💡What's actually new?

A surge of immigration arrests in the state sent thousands of people to detention centers in Texas, New Mexico and elsewhere. Federal courts have been overwhelmed with their pleas for release.

Why it matters
  • High societal impact — significant public interest implications.
  • Moderate risk — warrants continued monitoring.
  • Involves 5 identified entities with cross-connections.
👤Actors involved
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