Judge Rules Congolese Teen Was Unlawfully Detained, Orders Release and Reunion
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A federal district court in San Antonio ordered 19-year-old Olivia Mabiala Andre, a Congolese asylum seeker detained in Texas, released by Friday after finding her due-process rights were violated; she will reunite with her mother and siblings in Maine, while a federal appeals court temporarily blocks deportation as her asylum case is reviewed.
- Teen says judge’s order for her release from immigration detention had her family screaming with joy NBC News
- Federal judge orders ICE to release 19-year-old Mainer detained in Texas since November Maine Public
- Portland teen to be released by ICE after nearly 6 months in custody, lawyer says The Portland Press Herald
- Teen asylum seeker whose case was championed by Ms. Rachel ordered released from ICE custody ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
- Rep. Pingree inspects Texas facility where Maine teen is being held WGME
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