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ICE deportations disrupt criminal cases, prosecutors say

May 7, 2026 · Saguache County, CO

ICE deportations disrupt criminal cases, prosecutors say

Tomas Aranas Fuentes was awaiting trial for sexual assault in Colorado when federal immigration agents removed him from court during jury selection. Local prosecutors say ICE has deported dozens of people before they could face criminal charges, disrupting cases and denying victims their day in court. Prosecutors report ICE is using Colorado's criminal justice system to identify and deport undocumented people.

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