First Thing: Minnesota girl, 10, released from ICE custody after a month in detention

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Jem BartholomewFebruary 5, 2026 at 01:00 PM

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A 10-year-old Minnesota girl, Elizabeth Caisaguano, has been released from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after a month of detention in Dilley, Texas. The facility, which houses families, is currently experiencing a measles outbreak. A federal judge in Texas Western District issued an order blocking the removal or transfer of Elizabeth and her mother, giving the government five days to respond to their release petition. The family was detained despite following proper procedures. Meanwhile, news has emerged about Jeffrey Epstein's associates, including Steve Bannon and Peter Mandelson, who were linked to the financier before his death. A former law firm chair, Brad Karp, has resigned amid revelations of extensive communications with Epstein.

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Texas Western District 40% Paul Weiss 40% Peter Mandelson ×250% Fred Biery 50% Brad Karp 50% Steve Bannon ×260% Minnesota 60% Dilley ×260% US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) 70% Texas ×370% Elizabeth Caisaguano ×280% Jeffrey Epstein ×690%

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ice custody 90% immigration detention 80% measles outbreak 70% jeffrey epstein 70% detention center conditions 60% steve bannon 50% release petition 50% peter mandelson 40% household manual 40%

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Center-Left (-0.40)

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90%

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Texas

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