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New York City Department of Correction
New York City agreed to pay $92.5 million to settle claims of unlawful detention based solely on ICE detainers beyond scheduled release dates.
ClosedNew York onlyClaim status: Closed on May 15, 2025Payout: $10,000 to $48,000 (estimated)No longer claimable
About this settlement
Alleged unlawful detention based on ICE detainers beyond scheduled release dates in New York City jails.
This settlement resolves claims that New York City Department of Correction unlawfully detained individuals beyond their scheduled release dates based solely on ICE detainers from 1997 to 2012.
Who qualifies
- Individuals detained by NYC Department of Correction beyond scheduled release date between April 1, 1997 and Dec. 21, 2012.
- Detention was solely based on an ICE detainer despite meeting all other release conditions.
$10,000 to $48,000 (estimated)
Claim status: Closed on May 15, 2025