Jeanette Vizguerra was released from detention after nine months at a facility in Aurora, Colorado, having gained national attention for her battle against deportation. The activist's journey began when she was found with a fraudulent Social Security card in 2009, and she has fought against immigration laws since then. In 2017, she was named one of Time's most influential people for her resilience. Her release comes after a legal battle led by her team who highlighted that the basis for her deportation was invalid. This fight is about the constitutional rights we all share, Vizguerra stated, signifying the significance of her case in the broader context of human rights.
Immigration Activist Jeanette Vizguerra Released After Nine Months in Detention
Jeanette Vizguerra, a notable immigration and labor activist, has been released from immigration detention after nearly a year. Her case highlights ongoing issues surrounding immigration rights in the U.S.
After spending nine months in an immigration detention center, prominent immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra has been released on a $5,000 bond. Vizguerra, who became well-known for taking refuge in churches to avoid deportation during the Trump administration, was arrested earlier this year while working at a local Target. Her lawyers claim that the deportation order against her was invalid. Following a recent federal judge's decision, a bond hearing was ordered, ultimately leading to her release. Vizguerra expressed gratitude towards her legal team, emphasizing that her struggle represents a broader battle for human dignity and rights.
