ACLU Challenges Detention Policy in Immigration Case

U.S. District Judge Brandy McMillion ordered Jose Contreras-Cervantes released or bond hearing within 7 days, update due Oct 27.
Contreras-Cervantes, 33, diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia, arrested in Detroit in August 2023.
ACLU of Michigan sued for Contreras-Cervantes and seven others; Miriam Aukerman, ACLU attorney, said he receives substitute medication.
Judge ruled detaining petitioners without risk evaluation violates due process.
Justice Department defended Trump administration's bond hearing policy, stating case belongs at immigration appeals board.

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Jose Contreras-Cervantes | Miriam Aukerman

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