Advocates call DHS refugee detention policy ‘unlawful’ in federal court challenge

By: Pat Grossmith

Outlets: Manchester InkLink

Published: March 3, 2026

Words: 1,711

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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BOSTON, MA — A lawsuit filed Friday in federal court in Boston is challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s “Refugee Detention Policy” which allows for the arrest and detention of refugees who haven’t obtained permanent resident status, commonly called their “green card.”

Six refugees, Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts, and the International Institute of New England (IINE), represented by Democracy Forward and the International Refugee Assistance …

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