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Judge Orders Riverside Man Released from ICE Custody

05 May 2026 15:50

A U.S. Magistrate Judge has ordered the release of Darwin Ortega Montufar from ICE custody, ruling his arrest unconstitutional.

- The ruling was made by Judge Joel Richlin in Inyo County. - The arrest occurred in the city of Darwin, California.

- The case highlights constitutional challenges to immigration enforcement. This decision reinforces legal scrutiny of ICE procedures and their impact on individual rights.

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