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Exterior of an immigration detention facility with blue metal panels, red doors, and outdoor benches.

Pinellas jail rebooked 174 immigrants to dodge 72-hour limit

A ProPublica investigation found the Pinellas County Jail rebooked at least 174 immigrants at least twice from July 2025 through July 2026 to reset the federal detention clock, a practice former ICE officials and legal experts called a deliberate attempt to evade federal rules.

· 3 min read

Exterior of an immigration detention facility with blue metal panels, red doors, and outdoor benches.

Pinellas jail rebooked 174 immigrants to dodge 72-hour limit

A ProPublica investigation found the Pinellas County Jail rebooked at least 174 immigrants at least twice from July 2025 through July 2026 to reset the federal detention clock, a practice former ICE officials and legal experts called a deliberate attempt to evade federal rules.

· 3 min read

Exterior of an immigration detention facility with blue metal panels, red doors, and outdoor benches.

Pinellas jail rebooked 174 immigrants to dodge 72-hour limit

A ProPublica investigation found the Pinellas County Jail rebooked at least 174 immigrants at least twice from July 2025 through July 2026 to reset the federal detention clock, a practice former ICE officials and legal experts called a deliberate attempt to evade federal rules.

· 3 min read

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