New York City has agreed to pay a substantial $92.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit claiming it unlawfully detained individuals beyond their scheduled release date. The basis for this detention was solely on a detainer issued by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The settlement benefits individuals who, between April 1, 1997, and Dec. 21, 2012, were held by the Department of Correction beyond their release date, despite meeting all other conditions for release. Plaintiffs argued that the Department of Correction was only authorized to detain individuals for the 48 hours specified in ICE documentation, but regularly held individuals for significantly longer. This case carries significant implications, as it challenges the balance of power between local jurisdictions and federal immigration enforcement. While the New York City Department of Correction has not admitted wrongdoing, the size of the settlement may serve as a deterrent for similar practices in the future. The settlement includes two subclasses: the Statute of Limitations Group (detained between April 1, 1997, and Jan. 31, 2007) and the Recent Group (detained between Feb. 1, 2007, and Dec. 21, 2012), with members eligible for a cash payment depending on their period of over-detention.