The Trump administration has sought to terminate temporary protected status intended for immigrants fleeing war, natural disasters or other catastrophes.
Prosecutors said Jamie Ernesto Alvarez-Gonzalez's black Ford F-150 had a license plate with "federal truck" written on the frame in small letters, though the word "federal" was misspelled.
A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration can't jail immigrants without the chance to seek bond, citing "serious constitutional questions."
Hayam El Gamal, whose ex-husband was accused of a fatal firebombing attack in Colorado, and her five children were released after being held in detention for nearly 10 months.
Six immigrants in five states described losing between $1,300 and $11,000 to people who impersonated law firms or staged fake hearings via video calls.
Olivia Andre, 19, had been in ICE detention for weeks when she heard her sister calling her name. Her family was being held in a separate section of the same facility, she soon learned.
The Republican-backed measure comes as President Donald Trump presses Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, a sweeping elections bill with similar provisions.
Trump pushed the idea last year, initially suggesting a cost of $5 million, and arguing that it would entice foreign talent to U.S. shores and fill out federal coffers.
