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Claim Text: The ILAP is still fighting to secure the release of some of those detained in January.
Simplified Text: ILAP is still fighting to secure release of some detained in January
Confidence Score: 0.950
Claim Maker: The ILAP
Context Type: News Article
Context Details: { "event": "Detainment in January", "organization": "ILAP" }
Subject Tags: Legal Aid
UUID: a1178296-cc27-4e3a-88e0-3adc2c4dc3c9
Vector Index: ✗ No vector
Created: February 16, 2026 at 6:31 AM (6 months ago)
Last Updated: February 16, 2026 at 6:31 AM (6 months ago)

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DHS Said It Was Targeting the 'Worst of the Worst' in Maine. It Swept Up Asylum Seekers and Noncriminals.

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https://reason.com/2026/02/12/dhs-said-it-was-targeting-the-worst-of-the-worst-in-maine-it-swept-up-asylum-seekers-and-noncriminals

DHS's 'Operation Catch of the Day' in Maine targeted immigrants, but primarily detained asylum seekers and individuals without criminal records, contradicting the government's claims. Civil rights groups and local media reported that many detained were already in the legal immigration system. The ACLU of Maine and ILAP filed habeas corpus petitions to challenge the detentions.

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