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Ecuadorian migrant arrested by ICE after New York release, facing deportation

Mar 4, 2025 · New York, NY, Ecuador

Ecuadorian migrant arrested by ICE after New York release, facing deportation

Bryan David Tasiguano Leon, an Ecuadorian citizen, was arrested by ICE on March 4, 2025, following his release from NYPD custody despite an ICE detainer request. He had been arrested by NYPD on February 14, 2026, on suspicion of assault. An immigration judge issued a final deportation order against him on February 27, 2025, and federal authorities designated him a public safety risk. He is scheduled for deportation to Ecuador.

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