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Mexican national detained after traffic stop, held without bond hearing

Apr 29, 2026 · McFarland, CA, Mexico

Elroy Rangel Morales, a Mexican citizen who had lived in the U.S. for over 16 years, was detained by ICE after being pulled over for speeding on April 29, 2026. He had approved immigration applications and no criminal history but was held without a bond hearing under a new government interpretation of detention law. The court ordered his immediate release, finding his detention violated due process rights.

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