A federal judge in Louisiana sharply criticised the Trump administration this week after government attorneys submitted incorrect information in an immigration case involving a man detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Harmanjot Singh was arrested by ICE officers in December during what was described as a routine immigration check-in. Since then, Singh has been fighting deportation and filed a motion for a Temporary Restraining Order to block his removal from the United States. On Tuesday, the federal court in the Western District of Louisiana denied that request.
However, the court’s written order included a pointed footnote that drew attention for its criticism of the government’s handling of the case.
According to the filing, the administration attempted to present evidence of prior criminal convictions tied to Singh. “The Respondents did attach a document to their Response purporting to show minor convictions for marijuana possession in 2009,” the footnote states. “The petitioner was four years old at the time, and the Respondent indicated that the document was supplied by ICE and likely presumed to relate to the Petitioner because the individual had the same name, despite differences in birthdate, birthplace, parents’ names and immigration status.”
The judge’s remarks suggest that ICE may have relied on records belonging to a completely different individual who shared Singh’s name, without verifying key identifying details. The court appeared troubled by the apparent mix-up.
“This sloppiness further validates the court’s concerns about the procedures utilized by the Respondents depriving people present in the United States of their liberty,” the order added.
The footnote, first highlighted by Politico reporter Kyle Cheney, has drawn attention as an example of the broader scrutiny facing immigration enforcement practices. While the court ultimately denied Singh’s request for a temporary restraining order, the language used in the ruling signals frustration with how the case was handled.
The administration has not publicly commented on the judge’s criticism. The case continues to unfold as Singh remains in ICE custody, with his legal team pursuing further options.
The incident underscores ongoing legal and procedural challenges in immigration enforcement cases, particularly when questions arise about the accuracy of records and due process.
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