Colorado Judge Summons ICE Director Over 14 Re-Arrests After Court-Ordered Releases
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Updated · Fox News · Nov 7
Colorado Judge Summons ICE Director Over 14 Re-Arrests After Court-Ordered Releases
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Nov 7
Summary
U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney ordered ICE Denver field director Nathan Rasper to appear Monday after officials identified 14 people re-arrested following court-ordered release from immigration detention.
A Nov. 5 order requires the government to provide exact release and re-arrest times by 8 a.m. Monday, after earlier filings failed to show whether ICE detained people within 12 hours of release.
Ramon Quintero Alvarez's Oct. 27 case helped trigger the inquiry: ICE took him back into custody immediately after release, and Sweeney later barred another detention absent clear and convincing proof he was a flight risk or danger.
DHS says ICE complied with lawful orders and argues a release ruling does not permanently shield someone from immigration enforcement, while Sweeney is examining whether the agency effectively sidestepped judicial authority.
The Colorado dispute adds to broader legal challenges over ICE detention practices, though Sweeney has not said whether she will pursue contempt proceedings.