Immigrants jailed in Kentucky won in court, but many still can’t be freed on bond
Louisville Public Media reports that many immigrants detained in Kentucky are still unable to secure release even after a federal appeals court affirmed their right to bond hearings. Immigration attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford calls the current process a “sham,” warning that immigration judges are applying increasingly broad standards for flight risk and danger that can keep […]
4 Missouri & Kansas immigrants held in KC for months without bond, lawsuit says
The Kansas City Star reports immigration attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford filed a federal lawsuit arguing DHS is unlawfully holding people for months without bond hearings after a 2025 policy shift reclassified many longtime residents as “applicants for admission.” The suit seeks emergency court action to require bond hearings without forcing detainees to file individual petitions case-by-case. […]
How a quiet ICE warehouse tour blindsided Kansas City
In Straight Arrow News’ report on Kansas City’s surprise ICE warehouse tour, immigration attorney Rekha Sharma-Crawford warns that a proposed “mega” detention facility could strain local resources and raises urgent questions about legality, oversight, and humane treatment. The story also captures growing community anxiety as reports of aggressive enforcement tactics spread nationwide. Read the full […]
Shuttered private jail in Kansas considers prison cells for Trump’s mass deportation plan
AOL reports that Rekha Sharma-Crawford is sounding the alarm as CoreCivic explores using its shuttered Leavenworth, Kansas facility to add detention capacity for ICE—an expansion she says could “turn the tap on” for broader detention and deportation operations. Read the full story on AOL →
Leavenworth considers prison cells for Trump’s mass deportation plan
In The Beacon’s reporting on Leavenworth’s proposed detention expansion, Rekha Sharma-Crawford warns that increasing capacity—through CoreCivic’s plan to hold up to 1,000 ICE detainees—could accelerate enforcement and widen the net of detention. Read the full article on The Beacon →