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Hemerson S.L.: Honduran man in U.S. nearly 10 years detained by ICE while fishing

A Honduran man who had lived in the U.S. nearly 10 years since arriving as a minor was re-detained while fishing, with no finding he posed any danger. A federal court ordered his immediate release, calling the detention unlawful.

Apr 1, 2026Country of origin: Honduras

A Honduran citizen who entered the U.S. as a minor in 2016 and lived freely for nearly 10 years was re-detained by ICE on April 1, 2026 while fishing. The government detained him under a new interpretation of immigration law without finding he was a flight risk or danger to the community. The federal court ordered his immediate release, ruling his detention unlawful.

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