27 Dec 2019

'Fugitive’ FOIA Victory by Colo. ACLU Against ICE

On December 16, 2019 Colorado Federal District Court Judge William J. Martinez issued a permanent injunction blocking ICE from alleging “fugitive” status as a 7(A) FOIA exemption. The lawsuit was filed in 2016 by Colorado immigration attorney Jennifer M. Smith, represented by the ACLU.

The 2016 ACLU press release is here. Judge Martinez’ 12-16-19 order is here.