A Victory for Migrants’ Rights: Judge Orders 21-Day Notice Before Deportation
In a historic ruling on April 22, 2025, federal judge Charlotte N. Sweeney, from the District of Colorado, has imposed a new standard in the deportation process in the United States: from now on, the government must provide at least 21 days’ notice in the migrant’s native language before executing a deportation.
This decision comes in response to reports of expedited deportations, such as the case of 238 Venezuelans sent to El Salvador without time to appeal or understand their rights. The government had been using a law from 1798, originally designed for times of war, as legal grounds for these accelerated procedures. Judge Sweeney challenged this practice and defended every human being’s right to due process.
Why is this ruling so important?
- It reinforces the right to due process, ensuring that migrants have time to prepare their defense.
- It protects vulnerable communities from arbitrary and uninformed decisions.
- It questions the misuse of outdated laws that do not apply to today’s immigration context.
Organizations such as the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) and Human Rights Watch have praised the ruling as a step in the right direction toward a fairer and more humane immigration policy.
At Serving Immigrants, We Are With You
At Serving Immigrants, we celebrate this legal victory, but we know there is still a long way to go. Every case matters, and every story deserves to be heard. Our legal team is committed to defending the rights of immigrants and fighting for their dignity and legal status.
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Attorney Magdalena Cuprys is a seasoned immigration lawyer based in Orlando and Coral Gables, Florida. With three languages under her belt and years of legal experience working with immigrants of all kinds, she brings considerable experience and insight to the field and works hard to explain immigration concepts, empower future citizens, and keep current and prospective immigrants up to date on US immigration law.
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