Summary
A federal court case in Alabama involving workplace immigration raids has been reassigned to a judge appointed by President Donald Trump after the original judge, appointed by President George W. Bush, recused himself. The lawsuit was filed by Leonardo Garcia Venegas, a U.S. citizen, who claims he was wrongfully detained twice by federal immigration officers despite having proof of citizenship.
Key Facts
- The lawsuit challenges workplace immigration raids conducted without individual warrants.
- Leonardo Garcia Venegas, a U.S. citizen, says he was detained twice at his workplace.
- Venegas claims he showed officers a valid Alabama ID proving his citizenship during the raids.
- The case questions the legality of officers detaining U.S. citizens without specific evidence.
- It also touches on broader Supreme Court guidance about "reasonable suspicion" for stops.
- The lawsuit highlights concerns about immigration enforcement affecting U.S. citizens.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) denies the lawsuit's claims, asserting its practices follow legal standards.
- The outcome of the lawsuit could impact immigration enforcement practices nationwide.
