ICE Detention Decides on Deportation of Salvadoran Journalist, Custody Included
In a dramatic turn of events, Salvadoran journalist Mario Guevara finds himself facing potential deportation. The news comes after a series of events that have seen Guevara's detainment by ICE, multiple transfers between jails, and a hearing at the Board of Immigration Appeals.
Guevara's legal troubles began on June 14, when he was taken into custody during a protest in DeKalb County. The charges against him were later dropped, but his lack of permanent residency in the United States led to his detainment by ICE.
Following his release from Gwinnett County Jail, Guevara was taken into ICE custody at the Floyd County Jail before being transported to the federal corrections center in Atlanta. His attorneys have stated that he has a work authorization.
The ACLU and ACLU of Georgia are seeking Guevara's release from detention in a federal district court, citing concerns over his safety and freedom of speech. They argue that the government has kept Guevara in detention due to his reporting on law enforcement activity. Scarlet Kim, senior staff attorney with the ACLU's Speech, Privacy, & Technology Project, has stated that Guevara should not be in immigration detention.
In a hearing on Friday, the Board of Immigration Appeals ruled that Guevara will be deported. The decision has sparked outrage from the ACLU and Guevara's supporters, who are now asking the court to free him immediately to prevent his deportation. An emergency hearing for Guevara is currently underway, starting at 4 p.m.
The ACLU has also highlighted Guevara's case as an example of the threat to freedom of speech and journalism. Guevara, who has covered stories about ICE's activities, is seen as a target by some due to his reporting.
Previous coverage includes stories about Guevara's transfer out of the Floyd County Jail, his arrest during an ICE protest, and his release from federal custody. The hearing for Guevara's case took place in south Georgia on Friday.
This is a developing story, with updates available on the WANF website. The ACLU and Guevara's supporters are urging the public to stand with him in his fight for freedom and justice.
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