ICE took her from her children. Here’s how lawyers raced to free her
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By San Francisco Chronicle
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In brief
A legal initiative in the San Francisco Bay Area is working to challenge unlawful immigration detentions through habeas corpus petitions. Since its May 1 launch, the Bay Area Habeas Network has mobilized attorneys to identify and defend individuals held by ICE without legal justification, with a focus on family reunification cases. This grassroots effort represents a coordinated legal defense strategy aimed at protecting immigrant rights and ensuring due process for detained individuals separated from their families.
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ICE took her from her children. Here’s how lawyers raced to free her
The Bay Area Habeas Network, launched May 1, aims to file a habeas corpus petition for every person illegally detained by ICE in the Bay Area.
