Event Brief
Judge Holds DHS Officials in Contempt Over Detainee
Filed: Feb 24, 2026 at 2:04 PM ET
Summary: A federal judge found DHS officials in contempt for transferring a detainee without notice, ordering his release.
WHO: U.S. District Judge Eric Tostrud
WHAT: Held DHS officials in contempt for violating a court order
WHEN: Feb 24, 2026 at 1:43 PM ET
WHERE: Minnesota
WHY: DHS transferred detainee Fernando Gutierrez Torres without notifying his attorney
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