Vanessa Dojaquez-Torres
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“We’re seeing the administration’s goal of detaining and deporting more people grow,”
Vanessa Dojaquez-Torres · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-15
Vanessa Dojaquez-Torres discussed the administration's increasing focus on detaining and deporting individuals.
“the judge doesn’t even have the power to hear your bond case,”
Vanessa Dojaquez-Torres · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-15
Vanessa Dojaquez-Torres explained how the new guidance affects a judge's authority in bond hearings.
“It doesn’t matter if you’re the best person in the world, a judge won’t be able to hear your case… If they are agreeing with DHS’ view.”
Vanessa Dojaquez-Torres · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-15
Vanessa Dojaquez-Torres discussed the limitations judges face when evaluating bond requests under the guidance.
“are not a flight risk or a public safety risk,”
Vanessa Dojaquez-Torres · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-15
Vanessa Dojaquez-Torres noted the role of bond hearings for immigration detainees.
“I don’t think it’s beyond anyone’s notice that we are starting to see policies to keep people detained and keep people detained longer,”
Vanessa Dojaquez-Torres · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-15
Vanessa Dojaquez-Torres commented on new policies aimed at prolonging immigrant detention.
“ICE has appealed and refused to release people in the interim until the appeal has been finalized.”
Vanessa Dojaquez-Torres · said date not stated · reported 2025-07-15
Vanessa Dojaquez-Torres described ICE's response when judges grant bond hearings.