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Mixan G.R.: Nicaraguan asylum seeker re-detained at ICE check-in after three years of compliance

A Nicaraguan caregiver who had complied with supervision for three years was re-detained at a routine Los Angeles check-in. A court ordered him released within 24 hours, citing a due process violation.

Apr 16, 2026Los Angeles, CACountry of origin: Nicaragua

A Nicaraguan citizen who entered the U.S. in December 2022 and was initially released on parole was re-detained on April 16, 2026 during a routine ICE check-in in Los Angeles. He had been complying with all supervision requirements for over three years, was employed as a caregiver for Los Angeles County, and had a pending asylum application. The court ordered his release within 24 hours, finding his re-detention without a pre-deprivation hearing violated due process.

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