Judge questions if Spanish-language journalist can stay in immigration detention without charges
Guevara's detention persists despite bond set at $7,500 and dropped charges, raising concerns over constitutional rights and press freedom, say his lawyers and advocacy groups.
- A federal judge questioned the detention of journalist Guevara after his charges were dropped, pointing out that he may not pose a danger or flight risk.
- Guevara's petition claims the government is violating his constitutional rights to free speech and due process.
- The petition states that the true reason for detaining Guevara is to silence and punish his speech.
- Guevara's lawyers seek an immediate release order while the court considers their petition regarding rights violations.
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US federal court weighs press rights in habeas petition for detained Spanish-language journalist
A habeas corpus petition seeking the immediate release of journalist Mario Guevara from ICE detention was filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of Georgia on Wednesday. The petition stated that the government detained “award-winning journalist” Guevara “in order to retaliate against him for his constitutionally-protected speech and reporting, and to gag him from further speaking and reporting.” Guevara, who has lived in the US…
Court hears arguments on ACLU petition demanding Mario Guevara’s release - Committee to Protect Journalists
Brunswick, Georgia, August 27, 2025一Journalist Mario Guevara remains in detention after a judge requested more information in a federal court hearing Wednesday in which the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) petitioned for his immediate release. Guevara’s legal team, including the ACLU, argued before U.S. Magistrate Judge Benjamin Cheesbro, of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, that Guevara is being detained primar…
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Judge questions if Spanish-language journalist can stay in immigration detention without charges
A federal judge is questioning whether a Spanish-language journalist arrested at a June protest can remain in immigration detention after charges against him were dropped.
A federal judge questioned Wednesday whether a Spanish-speaking journalist who was arrested while covering a protest in June near Atlanta can remain in immigration detention after the charges against him were dropped.
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