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DOJ settles claim by Washington state ‘Dreamer’ detained by immigration despite protected status

DOJ settles claim by Washington state ‘Dreamer’ detained by immigration despite protected status

SEATTLE — The Department of Justice has settled a claim filed by a Des Moines, Washington, man who was arrested and detained by immigration agents in 2017 despite his protected status as a recipient of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status. The settlement does not involve a payout to 29-year-old Daniel Ramirez Medina, but requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials to issue him a four-year “stay of removal” from the United States, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. During that time, Ramirez Medina can apply for other immigration status or relief ...

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