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Judge Frees Migrant Despite ICE Warrant, Sparks Outrage

2/1/2026

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Gerardo Miguel Mora, a 45-year-old migrant with a criminal history, was allowed to escape a Manhattan courthouse after a judge released him despite an ICE arrest warrant.
Mora was arrested for shoplifting and previously faced charges for attempted rape.
Federal agents were infuriated by his release, noting New York sanctuary city policies limit cooperation with immigration enforcement.
An NYPD source said the city's approach obstructs federal operations.

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Story summary

Gerardo Miguel Mora, a 45-year-old migrant with a criminal history, was allowed to escape a Manhattan courthouse after a judge released him despite an ICE arrest warrant.
Mora was arrested for shoplifting and previously faced charges for attempted rape.
Federal agents were infuriated by his release, noting New York sanctuary city policies limit cooperation with immigration enforcement.
An NYPD source said the city's approach obstructs federal operations.