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Judge Rules ICE Arrest Illegal, Restores Work Permit

3/21/2026

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U.S. District Judge Gary R. Brown overturned the arrest of William Enrique Sanchez Alfaro by ICE agents, ruling it illegal.
Brown called ICE's actions a "recipe for disaster" and cited a lack of agent training.
Sanchez Alfaro, who holds a valid juvenile immigrant visa and work permit, was arrested despite his legal status.
Brown ordered ICE to restore Sanchez Alfaro's work authorization and to return to court within 21 days.

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Story summary

U.S. District Judge Gary R. Brown overturned the arrest of William Enrique Sanchez Alfaro by ICE agents, ruling it illegal.
Brown called ICE's actions a "recipe for disaster" and cited a lack of agent training.
Sanchez Alfaro, who holds a valid juvenile immigrant visa and work permit, was arrested despite his legal status.
Brown ordered ICE to restore Sanchez Alfaro's work authorization and to return to court within 21 days.