US EditionNashville Reporter Granted Bond; ICE Could Appeal Decision
An immigration court set bond at $10,000 for Spanish-language journalist Estefany Rodriguez Florez, but ICE's appeal may keep her detained pending review.
- Despite being granted a $10,000 bond on Monday, an immigration judge ordered Rodriguez to remain in custody while ICE may appeal.
- ICE officials allege Rodriguez overstayed her visa and missed check-ins, while her legal team argues the arrest was retaliation for her reporting on ICE activity in Nashville.
- A habeas corpus petition was filed in federal court challenging her detention, with Joel Coxander representing her, while ICE officials allege she missed meetings and overstayed her visa.
- On Tuesday, Federal Judge Eli Richardson will hear arguments regarding the arrest, as Rodriguez's attorneys seek to prove her constitutional rights were violated.
- Press freedom advocates and her husband, Alejandro Medina, described the detention as a 'cruel and violent crackdown,' raising concerns about DHS actions limiting First Amendment rights.
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Estefany Maria Rodríguez Florez pictured with her husband. Her arrest by ICE agents has sparked national attention. (Photo: courtesy of Nashville Noticias)Estefany Rodríguez, the Nashville Spanish-language news reporter arrested by ICE, was granted a $10,000 bond Monday but remains detained in Louisiana after government lawyers reserved their right to appeal, according to her attorney. Joel Coxander, Rodríguez’ attorney, said she has been subjec…
Colombian Journalist Arrested in Nashville to Remain in ICE Custody After Agency Appeals Bond Ruling
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Nashville journalist arrested by ICE granted bond, remains detained while feds considers appeal
Estefany Rodríguez, the Nashville Spanish-language news reporter arrested by ICE, was granted a $10,000 bond Monday but remains detained in Louisiana after government lawyers reserved their right to appeal, according to her attorney. Joel Coxander, Rodríguez’ attorney, said she has…
The Committee to Protect Journalists called for their immediate release and warned of possible violations of press freedom and due process
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