Legal permanent resident detained by ICE seeks immediate release via emergency court motion
Aug 14, 2026·Location: Willacy County, TX
Arantza M. Chapa, who holds legal permanent resident status, is currently detained by U.S. immigration authorities at the El Valle Detention Center in Willacy County, Texas. Chapa filed a habeas petition along with a Verified Motion for a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction, arguing that Respondents have no legal basis to detain her and seeking her immediate release. The court ordered Respondents to file a response to the motion by August 21, 2026. A hearing on the Motion for Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction was set for August 24, 2026, to be conducted by videoconference. The document does not provide details on the circumstances of her apprehension, her family ties, or employment.
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