Published
August 25, 2025
Updated
July 30, 2026
The settlement provides up to $92.5 million for people allegedly held by NYC beyond their release dates solely because of ICE detainers.
Current Status
The court issued a final approval order on November 6, 2025. The extended September 2, 2025 claim deadline has passed. The official settlement site does not currently confirm that awards have been calculated or distributed.StatusFinal approval granted
Claim DeadlineSeptember 2, 2025 (Passed)
Class FundUp to $92.5 million
PaymentsDistribution not publicly confirmed
What Was This Case About?
The lawsuit alleged that the New York City Department of Correction unlawfully held people beyond scheduled release dates when all other release conditions were satisfied, based solely on immigration detainers. The City denied wrongdoing.Free settlement alerts
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Who Was Covered?
The class includes people detained by NYC DOC beyond their scheduled release date between April 1, 1997 and December 21, 2012 when all other release conditions were met and the detention was based solely on an ICE detainer.How Are Awards Calculated?
Awards depend on the number of days of qualifying overdetention and the settlement group. The notice estimated average awards of $20,000 to $48,000 for the more recent group and $10,000 to $24,000 for the earlier group, but actual amounts depend on approved claims and deductions.Official Information
Review the latest information on the NYC ICE Settlement website.
Class Fund
Up to $92.5 million
Case Title
Onadia v. City of New York, et al.
Case Number
Index No. 300940/2010
Court
Supreme Court of the State of New York, Bronx County
Current Milestone
Final approval order issued November 6, 2025
Official Website
NYC ICE Settlement
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