DENVER (AP) — Supporters of prominent Colorado immigration advocate Jeanette Vizguerra are celebrating a judge's decision allowing her to post bond after nine months in detention. The ruling was announced on Sunday, permitting her to secure a $5,000 bond as her case continues to unfold. Vizguerra's family and an associated nonprofit are currently working to finalize the bond posting. She became known for seeking sanctuary in churches to avoid deportation during the Trump administration. After being arrested in March while working at a local Target, she has since battled her detention and the issues surrounding her immigration status, which build from her 2009 traffic stop and a controversial Social Security card issue. Her lawyers have challenged the validity of ICE's attempts to deport her, and a federal ruling called for a bond hearing to assess her ongoing detention.
Activist Jeanette Vizguerra Wins Bond Release After 9 Months in Detention
Immigration advocate Jeanette Vizguerra can post a $5,000 bond for her release after spending nine months in detention, marking a significant win for her supporters.
Jeanette Vizguerra, a well-known immigration activist in Colorado, has been granted the opportunity to post a $5,000 bond following a ruling by an immigration judge. Her release comes after nearly nine months in detention, during which she fought deportation efforts from ICE. Vizguerra's case has drawn attention for her previous efforts to evade deportation by taking refuge in churches. Plans are underway by her family and supporters to cover the bond, with the processing expected to take a day or more.
