A woman and her five children were released Thursday from a Texas immigration detention center after being held for more than 10 months, according to their attorney. The family's detention period represents the longest family detention recorded under the current Trump administration.

U.S. District Judge Fred Biery of the Western District of Texas ordered the family's release on Thursday. The family was freed hours after the judge's ruling, their lawyer confirmed.

The case highlights the variation in immigration enforcement policies between different presidential administrations. Immigration attorneys note that detention practices and deportation priorities can shift significantly when new administrations take office, directly affecting the lives of immigrants and asylum seekers.

Family detention has been a contentious issue in U.S. immigration policy, with advocates arguing that prolonged detention of children violates federal guidelines and international standards. The length of this particular family's detention has drawn attention from immigration rights groups.

The specific circumstances surrounding the family's initial detention and the reasons for their prolonged stay at the facility have not been disclosed. Immigration cases often involve complex legal proceedings that can extend detention periods while cases work through the court system.