Journalist Manuel Duran Freed from ICE Detention After a multi-year legal battle, Duran’s release is a victory for freedom of the press After 465 days in detention, journalist Manuel Duran was released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention today. Duran, who was most recently held at the Etowah County Detention Center, will now […]
Jailed Journalist Manuel Duran’s Case Ordered Reopened
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9, 2019 Contact: Jeff Migliozzi jeff.migliozzi@splcenter.org / (334) 303-1261 GADSDEN, Ala. – The Board of Immigration Appeals has ordered jailed journalist Manuel Duran’s case reopened, paving the way for an asylum claim and possible release after over 15 months in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). “I am […]
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