📢 NOTICIA IMPORTANTE SOBRE FIANZAS DE INMIGRACIÓN
In this video, attorney Lorena Rivas explains the recent federal appellate ruling in Maldonado‑Bautista, which creates a new procedural avenue for individuals who entered the United States illegally to request a bond (fianza) directly before an immigration judge. Previously, such detainees had to file a federal habeas petition and wait for a district court order compelling Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to place the case before an immigration judge. The new decision eliminates that prerequisite, allowing practitioners to file a bond request straight with the immigration court. Rivas clarifies that while the immigration judge now has authority to grant or deny the bond, the decision will still be based on standard factors such as danger to the community, flight‑risk, failure to appear, or any other considerations the judge deems relevant. She also notes that the earlier “Ya Jury Hurtado” policy, which had been cited as a basis for bond requests, has been deemed invalid. The overall message is that the change is a positive development for clients, though the ultimate discretion remains with the immigration judge.
