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ICE Provides Information on Settlement for Individuals Who Have Serious Mental Disorders and Have Been Ordered Removed

7/20/15 AILA Doc. No. 21080935. Detention & Bond, Removal & Relief

ICE provided notice of a partial settlement of the Franco-Gonzalez v. Holder class action lawsuit, which alleged that individuals in immigration detention who are incompetent to represent themselves because of a serious mental disorder are entitled to legal representation.

Pursuant to the Franco Reopening Agreement, plaintiffs’ counsel, provided notice of:

  • the nature of the lawsuit, and who is a member of the class;
  • your right to object to the proposed Franco Reopening Agreement;
  • a description of the terms of the Franco Reopening Agreement; and
  • how to find out more information about the Franco Reopening Agreement.

Instructions on How to File a Motion to Report Your Immigration Case Under the Franco Reporting Agreement

Instructions to Certain Franco-Gonzalez v. Holder Class Members: How to Seek Join Reopening of Your Immigration Case

Notice of Proposed Partial Class Action Settlement for Individuals Who Have Serious Mental Disorders and Have Been Ordered Removed from the United States

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