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Man detained during traffic stop after 33 years in U.S.

May 29, 2026 · Texas, Mexico

Norberto C.M., a 51-year-old native of Mexico who entered the U.S. lawfully in 1993 and remained for 33 years while raising a family, was detained on May 29, 2026, during a routine traffic stop after local law enforcement learned of his immigration status. He had been cooperating with immigration authorities, submitting applications for lawful permanent residency that were approved by USCIS and appearing for required biometrics appointments. The court granted his preliminary injunction petition, finding he possessed a constitutionally protected liberty interest and was entitled to pre-deprivation process before detention, ordering his immediate release.

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