ICE detention cases begin weaving through North Dakota courts

By: Mary Steurer

Outlets: North Dakota Monitor

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 1,036

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

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Amid the flood of lawsuits across the country challenging U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detentions, a trickle of cases are moving through North Dakota federal court.

President Donald Trump since taking office has taken sweeping action to ramp up the detention and deportation of immigrants. The number of people in detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement increased more than 75% from January 2025 to January 2026, according to the American Immigration Council.

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