Vanessa Dojaquez-Torres
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.