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Community Unites for Jose Gonzalez's Release from Detention

12/26/2025

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Jose Gonzalez, a 53-year-old Mexican national and manager of Bice Ristorante in Palm Beach, was released from immigration detention after nearly a week at the Alligator Alcatraz facility.
He was detained following a traffic stop on December 10, when he was found to be illegally present in the United States.
Gonzalez has lived in the United States for 30 years and has a pending asylum application.
His release was supported by community members and local officials, including U.S. Representative Lois Frankel.
His attorney filed a habeas corpus petition, and his nephew reportedly agreed to return to Mexico.

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Story summary

Jose Gonzalez, a 53-year-old Mexican national and manager of Bice Ristorante in Palm Beach, was released from immigration detention after nearly a week at the Alligator Alcatraz facility.
He was detained following a traffic stop on December 10, when he was found to be illegally present in the United States.
Gonzalez has lived in the United States for 30 years and has a pending asylum application.
His release was supported by community members and local officials, including U.S. Representative Lois Frankel.
His attorney filed a habeas corpus petition, and his nephew reportedly agreed to return to Mexico.