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GoFundMe Frees Immigrant, But Re-Detention Follows

1/13/2026

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Julia Secures Release

Julia Leverone's GoFundMe secured her cousin Minoska Maldonado-Deras's release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, but she was re-detained during an October appointment.
Maldonado-Deras has not visited Honduras in nearly 20 years and is held in a Louisiana facility.
From January to October 2025, ICE arrested 3,308 people in Maryland, with over half lacking charges.
Immigration attorney Ben Messer criticized the administration for fewer relief options and judge shifts.

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ICE Targets Offenders

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensified operations in Minnesota, targeting 'worst of the worst' immigrants.
The targets include individuals with serious convictions, including homicide and sexual assault.
Lyons said the agency will remove these offenders, some with deportation orders for years.
The move follows a recent ICE shooting that drew lawmakers' criticism.

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ICE Community Actions

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations have shifted from jail-based arrests to community actions under the current administration.
The changes reflect pressure to meet arrest quotas and expanded detention capacity.
The killing of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis has sparked nationwide protests and raised concerns about tactics.
Experts say the operations mark a broader departure from historical practices, fueling fears about community safety and ICE's public perception.

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Julia Secures Release

Julia Leverone's GoFundMe secured her cousin Minoska Maldonado-Deras's release from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody, but she was re-detained during an October appointment.
Maldonado-Deras has not visited Honduras in nearly 20 years and is held in a Louisiana facility.
From January to October 2025, ICE arrested 3,308 people in Maryland, with over half lacking charges.
Immigration attorney Ben Messer criticized the administration for fewer relief options and judge shifts.

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