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U.S. Government Reaches Settlement in Class Action Family Separation Case Seeking Injunctive Relief

This primary source from United States Department of Justice supports 2 claims across 1 ledger entry.

Publisher
United States Department of Justice
Published
2023-10-16
Accessed
2026-09-03
Source quality
primary

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Claims supported by this source

  1. factenjoined

    On June 26, 2018, the district court certified a class of separated parents, preliminarily prohibited future separations except in specified circumstances, and required reunification of families already separated.

    Press release, litigation background paragraphs 1-2

    Family separation enjoined, then constrained by settlement · Settlement services were active at last review. · reviewed 2026-09-03

  2. factsettled

    The later Ms. L. settlement established limits on future separations and provided reunification work, immigration relief, and support services; the Justice Department's immigration-review office was still operating legal services for settlement class members in June 2026.

    Press release, settlement terms paragraphs 1-3

    Family separation enjoined, then constrained by settlement · Settlement services were active at last review. · reviewed 2026-09-03