Denver Activist Jeanette Vizguerra Released After Bond Ruling
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DENVER — An immigration judge ruled Sunday that Jeanette Vizguerra may post a $5,000 bond and be released after nine months in federal immigration detention, her supporters said. She left the Aurora detention center Monday and spoke at a rally Tuesday with attorneys and advocates who assert she was targeted for her activism. Federal authorities arrested Vizguerra outside an Aurora Target on March 17; ICE has said she has a final order of deportation and a criminal conviction from Mexico. Her legal case continues while the government pursues removal proceedings. Community reaction followed. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. Vizguerra sought church sanctuary during the first Trump administration and became prominent.
- 2. Federal agents arrested her outside an Aurora Target on March 17, initiating detention.
- 3. She remained in ICE custody for approximately nine months pending removal proceedings.
- 4. An immigration judge issued a written order permitting a $5,000 bond on Sunday.
- 5. Vizguerra posted bond, was released Monday, and spoke at a rally on Tuesday.
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