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Alexander V.M.: Venezuelan man held by ICE at Buffalo detention facility

A Venezuelan man held at Buffalo Federal Detention Facility asked a court for release or a bond hearing. A judge blocked his deportation for now but denied immediate release.

Apr 24, 2026Batavia, NYCountry of origin: Venezuela

A Venezuelan citizen was detained by ICE and held at Buffalo Federal Detention Facility. He filed a habeas corpus petition on April 24, 2026, alleging unlawful detention under 8 U.S.C. § 1225 and requesting immediate release or a bond hearing. The court granted his motion to prevent removal from the United States until an evidentiary hearing determination is made, but denied his requests for immediate release and to prevent transfer within districts.

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