Woman Arrested by ICE at Airport Made To Wear Ankle Monitor
Summary
Chantal Alejandra Morales Rojas, an Ecuadorian woman arrested by ICE at Denver Airport, is legally challenging ICE’s decision to make her wear an ankle monitor after an immigration judge ordered her release on bond without extra conditions. She argues that ICE does not have the right to impose these restrictions after her court-approved release.Key Facts
- Morales Rojas was arrested by ICE on July 20 at Denver International Airport while trying to board a flight.
- She entered the U.S. in early 2023 on a J-1 visa for an au pair program and claims she legally remained in the country.
- An immigration judge released her on bond on July 28 with no added restrictions.
- Despite this, ICE required her to wear an ankle monitor and enroll in a supervision program after release.
- Her lawyers say ICE’s ankle monitor and supervision rules are not allowed under the judge’s order and limit her freedom unlawfully.
- Morales Rojas was charged with overstaying her visa, which she disputes, saying her J-1 visa did not have a set expiration date.
- The case may test how much control immigration authorities can have over people released from detention.
- A fundraiser raised over $137,000 to support Morales Rojas after her arrest.
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