Federal judge to consider releasing immigration activist who took refuge in churches
- A federal judge in Denver will decide on the release of Jeanette Vizguerra from detention on March 28.
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement claims that Vizguerra illegally entered the U.S. From Mexico in 1997 and has a final deportation order.
- Judge Nina Wang has halted Vizguerra's deportation while her legal challenge unfolds, indicating complexities in immigration law.
- Vizguerra's lawyers argue that her case is complicated, stating there is no valid removal order since she voluntarily left the U.S. Previously.
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Jeanette Vizguerra case on pause while federal judge awaits new First Amendment claim
A federal judge on Friday heard that the lawyers for prominent Denver immigration advocate Jeanette Vizguerra anticipate amending their petition for her release by adding a claim that officials detained her in retaliation for her First Amendment-protected activity.
Judge to Hear Case on Immigration Advocate Jeanette Vizguerra’s Detention by ICE
DENVER — A federal judge in Denver is set to hear arguments Friday over whether an immigration and labor activist who took refuge in Colorado churches to avoid deportation during the first Trump administration should be freed from detention. Jeanette Vizguerra was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on March 17 and is being held at its immigration detention facility in suburban Denver. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Read More:…

Federal judge to consider releasing immigration activist who took refuge in churches
A federal judge in Denver is set to hear arguments over whether an immigration and labor activist who took refuge in Colorado churches to avoid deportation during the first Trump administration should be freed from detention.
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