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Backlash grows after judge frees migrants over ICE masking
Filed: Feb 27, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
Summary: Federal judges face criticism for releasing ICE detainees after agents wore masks during arrests. West Virginia officials defend the practice.
WHO: Federal judges, ICE agents, West Virginia officials
WHAT: Release of ICE detainees due to masking during arrests
WHEN: Feb 27, 2026 at 3:43 PM ET
WHERE: West Virginia
WHY: To protect agents during arrests
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