Judge criticizes feds and immigration judge for their actions

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: April 2, 2026

Words: 1,184

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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A federal judge has taken the government to task over its attempts to detain and deport a truck driver who was arrested in a joint immigration enforcement effort conducted by ICE and the Iowa State Patrol.

The case involves Suraj Vasal, who four years ago came to the United States from India seeking asylum and was then released on his own recognizance. On Feb. 11, 2026, Vasal was driving a commercial semitruck on Interstate …

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