Federal authorities moved against Cortez just three minutes after he walked out of the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building following judicial intervention. He had originally been held at Sherburne County Jail on a misdemeanor DWI plea deal that carried only probation. Cortez reported that the arresting officers in civilian attire claimed the federal judge made an error. The Department of Homeland Security defended the maneuver, arguing that judicial releases do not permanently exempt undocumented individuals from future immigration enforcement.
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The Department of Homeland Security maintains that judicial release orders do not grant p…: The Department of Homeland Security maintains that judicial release orders do not grant permanent immunity from immigration detention.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement asserts full authority to conduct follow-up arrests i…: Immigration and Customs Enforcement asserts full authority to conduct follow-up arrests if the agency chooses not to pursue an appeal.
Cortez expressed severe emotional trauma from the immediate rearrest while in the final s…: Cortez expressed severe emotional trauma from the immediate rearrest while in the final stages of pursuing lawful U.S. residency.
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