A federal court in Albuquerque, New Mexico, issued a crucial ruling on Sunday, blocking the Trump administration from transferring three Venezuelan immigrants detained in New Mexico to Guantanamo Bay Naval Base in Cuba as part of the president's immigration crackdown.
According to legal representatives for the detainees, the individuals in question matched the profile of those targeted for detention in Guantanamo. They were Venezuelan men detained in the El Paso area under false charges of connections with the Tren de Aragua gang.
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The legal team swiftly filed a request for a temporary restraining order at the U.S. District Court in New Mexico to halt the transfer. They emphasized the importance of access to legal processes and counsel, citing the government's creation of uncertainty around these rights as grounds for the injunction.
During a brief hearing, Judge Kenneth J. Gonzales granted the temporary order, despite opposition from the government. Jessica Vosburgh, one of the attorneys representing the detainees, confirmed the development and highlighted the temporary nature of the ruling, indicating a more detailed examination in the upcoming weeks.
As the legal battle continues, the case holds significant implications for the detainees and sets a precedent for immigration policies affecting various communities.
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