Hundreds protested this Venezuelan’s detention by ICE. Now he’s free after seven months
Monday, February 9, 2026
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Nearly 2,000 people protested Torres' detention, leading to 30 arrests, with prosecutors now seeking 6 years' imprisonment for those involved, according to The Guardian US.
Torres, a Venezuelan migrant, was granted humanitarian parole and had an asylum application pending, but was detained in June 2025 after a routine check-in at the Spokane DHS office, violating his constitutional rights.
A federal judge ruled in Torres' favor, freeing him after 7 months, as his case highlights the ongoing controversy surrounding ICE detention practices and the treatment of asylum seekers in the US.
