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Family re-arrested after release from Texas immigration detention
An Egyptian family of six was released from a Texas detention center after being held for ten months. Shortly after their release, they were taken back into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. (sources: aljazeera, theguardian, texastribune, politico, nbcnews)
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The El Gamal family, who had been the longest-held family in U.S. immigration detention, was re-arrested by ICE just days after a judge ordered their release.
- The El Gamal family was detained for ten months under the Trump administration.
- They were released from a Texas detention center following a judge's order.
- The family was re-arrested by ICE shortly after returning home.
Why it matters
This case highlights ongoing issues related to immigration detention practices in the U.S.
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