Why is he still here.
politics
Villavicencio, a ten-year resident of the United States with no previous criminal record, became a cause célèbre for immigration advocates following his arrest by immigration authorities in June. After two months in detention, he was freed by U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty, who called the attempted deportation “thoughtless and cruel.”
Earlier this month, the Department of Justice moved to appeal a court ruling that permitted Villavicencio to remain with his wife and two daughters as he worked to secure his status. But federal prosecutors abruptly dropped that effort just three days later. It’s unclear whether this latest arrest will impact Villavicencio’s ability to remain in the country as he pursues his case. ICE has not yet returned our request for comment. Villavicencio continues to be represented by the Legal Aid Society.
“The past several months, including Pablo’s detention and threats of imminent deportation, have been traumatic for the Villavicencio family,” the group said in a statement. “We are hopeful that this matter will be resolved and that Pablo will secure valid status with the continued assistance of our counsel.”
Villavicencio is due back in court on Tuesday. We’ll update as more information becomes available.
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