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ACLU Challenges ICE Detention of Journalist Guevara

8/22/2025

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The ACLU petitioned against ICE's detention of journalist Mario Guevara, alleging retaliation for his immigration reporting.
Guevara has been in custody since June 14, with no criminal charges filed.
An immigration judge granted him bond, but ICE appealed, labeling his livestreaming a community threat.
The ACLU contends this action infringes on Guevara's First and Fifth Amendment rights.

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Story summary

The ACLU petitioned against ICE's detention of journalist Mario Guevara, alleging retaliation for his immigration reporting.
Guevara has been in custody since June 14, with no criminal charges filed.
An immigration judge granted him bond, but ICE appealed, labeling his livestreaming a community threat.
The ACLU contends this action infringes on Guevara's First and Fifth Amendment rights.