ICE Detains US-Born Citizen Despite Birth Certificate, Judge’s Involvement
In Leon County, Florida, 21-year-old U.S. citizen Lopez Gomez, born in Georgia, was arrested and charged under a recently enacted, temporarily enjoined anti-immigration law. Despite presentation of his birth certificate proving his citizenship, a judge ruled she lacked authority to release him. This arrest highlights the disregard for a federal court order and raises concerns about the influence of the president’s disregard for legal processes on local law enforcement actions. The incident underscores potential conflicts between state and federal laws, particularly concerning immigration enforcement.
John Q. Hosedrinker