Immigration Judge Ashley Tabaddor Dismisses Deportation Case Due to Illegal Procedures by Federal Agents
Los Angeles Immigration Judge Ashley Tabaddor dismissed the deportation case against Gregorio Perez Cruz, which stemmed from a Van Nuys work site raid performed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) agents. On February 7, 2009, armed ICE agents raided the Micro Solutions Enterprises factory in Van Nuys, California. ICE agents blocked the exits and arrested 138 employees. ICE detained Gregorio Perez Cruz for 18 hours without food and water, and Mr. Perez Cruz was forced to sleep on a concrete floor.
Judge Tabaddor ruled that ICE failed to follow their own regulations and violated Mr. Perez Cruz’s rights when they failed to read Mr. Perez Cruz his rights and arrested him without reasonable suspicion that he was an illegal immigrant. ICE agents asked Mr. Perez Cruz several questions without informing him of his right to remain silent.
This decision may affect the cases of several others that were arrested during the same raid. As for Mr. Perez Cruz, he remains in a tenuous position. ICE is not permitted to continue their deportation case against him; however, he remains ineligible to obtain a green card.
ICE representative stated that they intend to appeal the decision to the Board of Immigration Appeals.
It is time for ICE agents to realize that they are not above the law.
Good for judge Ashley Tabaddor!
This judge Ashley must be another liberal judge that seems to be missing the point!
I actually think that the judge got the point, which is no matter how right the authorities think they might be, the law must be applied. The ICE agents will only start lawfully enforcing the law when judge like Judge Tabaddor hold them accountable.
Good for Judge Ashley Tabaddor. She certainly understands the law and makes sure ICE agents follow the legal procedure. Thank you Judge, you are great.