Mexican woman held in Colorado after warrantless ICE arrest during Wyoming DUI stop wins release
Jul 23, 2026·Location: Aurora, CO
Country of origin: Mexico
A Mexican citizen was detained by ICE officers in Wyoming on July 23, 2026, following her arrest for driving under the influence. She was not provided with a warrant for her arrest or a Notice to Appear, and immigration officers made no individualized determination that she was likely to escape before a warrant could be obtained. She was subsequently transferred to and held at the ICE Detention Facility in Aurora, Colorado. On August 28, 2026, she filed a petition for writ of habeas corpus seeking release, a prohibition on her removal from the state, and attorney fees. The government did not contest the facts or argue that the warrantless arrest was lawful, instead requesting only a bond hearing. The court found the warrantless arrest and continued detention unlawful because officers lacked probable cause to believe she was a flight risk, and ordered her immediate release within 24 hours rather than a bond hearing.
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