Seven migrants in Washington seek return of documents held by ICE
The action filed October 13 seeks class certification and alleges that the property remains withheld after their release.
Seven immigrants filed a lawsuit against ICE and the Department of Homeland Security on October 13, 2026, in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. The action seeks certification as a class action.
The plaintiffs say documents and other belongings have remained in government custody for months after their release. According to the complaint, this makes it difficult for them to work, prove their identity and support their families.
Those affected include Rolando Ramírez Fuentes, a Tampa resident. The lawsuit says his Florida driver’s license and Social Security card were not returned.
Another plaintiff, Vladimir Izmailov, has gone more than five months without recovering his employment authorization documents and other possessions, including his wedding ring, according to the ACLU.
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