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Edna M.M.: Colombian woman detained at routine ICE check-in, held in California City

A Colombian woman held at California City Detention Facility after a DUI arrest challenged her detention in court. A judge ordered a bond hearing within 14 days to assess flight risk or danger.

Apr 15, 2026California City, CACountry of origin: Colombia

A Colombian citizen entered the United States without inspection on March 7, 2023, near Lukeville, Arizona. She was issued a Notice to Appear for removal proceedings on March 8, 2023, and enrolled in the Alternatives to Detention program on March 9, 2023, where she was released on her own recognizance. On April 5, 2026, she was arrested for driving under the influence by the California Highway Patrol. On April 15, 2026, she reported to a regularly scheduled ICE check-in and was detained for violating ATD program guidelines by having a criminal arrest. She is currently detained at the California City Detention Facility. She filed a habeas corpus petition challenging her detention as a violation of the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment, arguing the government's claim of mandatory detention under expedited removal procedures is unlawful. The federal court granted her petition and ordered respondents to provide her with an individualized bond hearing before an immigration judge within 14 days, where the government must prove by clear and convincing evidence that she is a flight risk or danger to the community.

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