Alejandro G.R.: Man shielded from deportation detained by ICE in Florida
Alejandro Osvaldo Ghysels Reales was held despite holding valid deferred action status under a U-1 visa making him ineligible for deportation. A federal judge ordered his immediate release, calling the detention unlawful.
Apr 24, 2026Florida
A federal judge in Florida ordered the immediate release of Alejandro Osvaldo Ghysels Reales, who had been detained by ICE despite holding deferred action status under a U-1 nonimmigrant visa, which makes him ineligible for deportation. Judge Kyle Dudek ruled that ICE's detention was unlawful and violated Reales' constitutional rights, criticizing the government for failing to recognize his valid legal protection.
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- Trump-appointed judge orders ICE to release protected man
Celeb and Crime Gists·Apr 23, 2026·archived copy
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- 'This omission is fatal': Judge tears into ICE for detaining man who cannot even be deported due to special visa
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