Father Misses Birth of Baby Boy During Wrongful ICE Detention
Summary
A Guatemalan man named Freddy Cortez Lugos was held by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) even after a judge ordered his immediate release. During this delay, he missed the birth of his first child, which occurred while he remained in detention.Key Facts
- Freddy Cortez Lugos was detained by ICE on April 14 during a routine check-in.
- A federal judge ruled on May 1 that ICE violated legal protections by re-detaining him without proper notice or a hearing.
- ICE was ordered to release him immediately, but he was only freed on May 4.
- Cortez Lugos has lived in the U.S. under humanitarian parole since 2024 and had no criminal record.
- His partner gave birth to their son, Izaan, on May 1 while he was still in custody.
- The judge stated ICE must provide written notice and a hearing before re-detaining someone in similar situations.
- The delay in his release caused emotional stress that contributed to labor complications for his partner.
- The case raises questions about ICE’s compliance with court orders and respect for constitutional rights during immigration enforcement.
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