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September 30, 2026
Human Rights Groups Petition UN to End ICE's Detainee Location Policy
- Human rights groups petitioned a UN panel to intervene against ICE's policy of hiding detainee locations, which affects over 16,000 individuals.
- ICE's removal of detainee names from its locator system on September 15 is intended to expedite deportations, but has hindered access to legal representation.
- A coalition of over 30 advocacy groups argues that the policy constitutes enforced disappearance and violates international law.
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- Rights groups ask UN panel to help stop ICE from hiding detainees’ locationsSep 30, 2026 at 8:17 PM · AP
- Human rights groups ask UN panel to help end ICE's effort to hide locations of detaineesSep 30, 2026 at 8:37 PM · ABC News