Overview

• Kaplan’s temporary restraining order requires ICE to cap occupancy, deep-clean holding rooms three times daily, supply sleeping mats and provide hygiene essentials at 26 Federal Plaza.
• The order sets a minimum of 50 square feet per detainee and guarantees confidential legal calls within 24 hours, regular interpreter access and rights notices in detainees’ languages.
• Make the Road New York, NYCLU and the ACLU sued on behalf of Sergio Alberto Barco and others after they reported overcrowding, foul odors and detentions exceeding the 72-hour policy limit.
• In a sworn declaration, ICE’s Nancy Zanello stated that 24 people were held across four rooms and that each had at least one toilet, a sink and available hygiene products.
• Advocates warn that court monitoring and potential compliance disputes over this interim order could influence nationwide litigation as ICE ramps up detention under the administration’s enforcement push.