Judge Rules Immigration Detention Illegal, But Enforcement Doubts Arise
AP News reports that a federal judge has ruled the detention of Ruben Torres Maldonado, a Chicago man whose daughter is battling advanced cancer, is illegal and that he must receive a bond hearing by October 31st. Though the judge acknowledged the illegality of the detention, he stopped short of ordering immediate release, citing legal constraints. Attorneys for Torres are pleased with the ruling, but must now fight to secure his release on bond as he applies for permanent residence. The Department of Homeland Security claims Torres has been living in the U.S. illegally and has a history of driving offenses.
John Q. Hosedrinker