A class action lawsuit alleges that hundreds of detainees at the Whipple Federal Building are being denied access to legal counsel, violating their constitutional rights. The lawsuit, filed by the Advocates for Human Rights, cites instances of violent arrests, overcrowding, and constant shackling, with detainees reportedly blocked from contacting lawyers. Furthermore, the suit claims that when detainees are permitted phone calls, ICE agents are present, and attorneys are often denied access or private consultation spaces. The plaintiffs are concerned that this lack of legal representation leads to swift removal without the opportunity to seek court intervention.
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ICE Detainees Denied Counsel at Whipple Building: Class Action Concerns
A class action lawsuit alleges that hundreds of detainees at the Whipple Federal Building are being denied access to legal counsel, violating their constitutional rights. The lawsuit, filed by the Advocates for Human Rights, cites instances of violent arrests, overcrowding, and constant shackling, with detainees reportedly blocked from contacting lawyers. Furthermore, the suit claims that when detainees are permitted phone calls, ICE agents are present, and attorneys are often denied access or private consultation spaces. The plaintiffs are concerned that this lack of legal representation leads to swift removal without the opportunity to seek court intervention.
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