A federal judge has issued an injunction preventing the government from removing detained immigration activist Jeanette Vizguerra from Colorado or deporting her from the US until a ruling on her petition for release is made. Judge Nina Y. Wang justified the injunction by referencing a recent case where the government removed detainees despite a favorable court ruling. Vizguerra, a Mexican citizen known for her advocacy on immigration reform and sanctuary seeking, filed a petition alleging ICE detained her at the Aurora ICE facility in violation of due process.
Wang, a Joe Biden appointee, noted the unique circumstances of Vizguerra’s case, which is also pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit. She warned that if the government deported Vizguerra while the case was pending, she may lose jurisdiction to act. The judge cited similar cases where individuals were deported or transferred while legal challenges were ongoing.
This case raises complex issues regarding Vizguerra’s detention and the jurisdictional interplay between district and appellate courts. The government has been ordered to respond to the petition by Monday, with a hearing scheduled for March 28. The case, Vizguerra-Ramirez v. Choate et al, has garnered attention for its implications on immigration law and due process rights. Wang’s injunction aims to preserve the status quo and ensure a fair consideration of the issues raised by both parties.
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