A recent analysis by Politico shows how Justice Department lawyers and federal courts have been strained by the surge of legal challenges tied to the Trump administration's immigration detention campaign, even as enforcement activity has begun to slow in recent weeks.
For months, federal courts have been flooded with habeas corpus petitions filed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainees seeking release or an opportunity to challenge their detention. According to the news outlet, filings peaked between January 16 and February 17 during the administration's large-scale enforcement effort known as Operation Metro Surge, reaching roughly 300 to 400 petitions per day and topping 400 on February 6.
