A federal judge orders an ICE detainee with mental illness released, finding her six-month detention unconstitutional

A federal judge has ordered the release of an ICE detainee with mental illness, deeming her six-month detention unconstitutional. The ruling came after a hearing highlighted conflicting assessments about her mental health from prison staff and outside clinicians. This decision underscores the broader issue of how mental health is managed within detention facilities and raises questions about the constitutional rights of detainees. The judge's ruling could set a precedent for future cases involving mental health and immigration detention.