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Don Patron workers detained by ICE; federal court hears habeas corpus petitions

May 28, 2026 · Weston, WV, Mexico

Don Patron workers detained by ICE; federal court hears habeas corpus petitions

On May 28, 2026, ICE agents detained multiple employees at Don Patron Mexican Restaurant locations in Weston and Bridgeport, West Virginia, including Erick Cristal Cumes and Jose Cruz Castro. More than a dozen workers were taken into custody at each location. The detainees' families reported poor detention conditions, including spoiled food and limited contact with relatives. On June 25, 2026, habeas corpus petition hearings were held in U.S. District Court in West Virginia to determine whether ICE had legal authority to continue holding the detainees. A judge issued a ruling allowing at least one detainee's case to remain in West Virginia federal court.

Timeline

Jun 25, 2026U.S. District Court held habeas corpus petition hearings for detained workers; judge ruled that Erick Cristal Cumes' case would continue in West Virginia federal court
May 28, 2026ICE agents detained Erick Cristal Cumes and Jose Cruz Castro along with more than a dozen other employees at Don Patron Mexican Restaurant locations in Weston and Bridgeport, West Virginia

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