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Texas court district leads U.S. in immigrants challenging legality of federal detention

The administration’s push for mass deportations has resulted in more than 18,000 habeas petitions, a historic high. Texas and California account for about 40% of cases this year.

by Pratheek Rebala, Jeff Ernsthausen and Perla Trevizo, The Texas TribuneFebruary 10, 2026February 10, 2026

The administration’s push for mass deportations has resulted in more than 18,000 habeas petitions, a historic high. Texas and California account for about 40% of cases this year.

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Texas court district leads U.S. in immigrants challenging legality of federal detention