Judge Orders Release Of San Diego County College Student Detained By ICE – Patch

Judge Orders Release Of San Diego County College Student Detained By ICE  Patch

The San Diego City College student was detained near the campus last month. SAN DIEGO, CA — A federal judge Friday ordered the release of a San Diego City College student who was detained by federal immigration officers last month, according to his attorney. On Friday, attorney Wismick Saint-Jean appeared in federal court on behalf of the student, Renatho Casseus, seeking his release through a habeas corpus petition. The judge granted the petition and ordered Casseus released, according to a statement. On Sept. 8, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in unmarked vehicles stopped a vehicle near the intersection of 16th and C streets, according to district officials. The driver, Casseus, was taken into custody, while the passenger fled onto City College's campus.

"Our community has stood by Renatho and his family throughout this ordeal, confident justice would prevail. We are sincerely appreciative of the work done by Renatho's attorney to secure his release," said San Diego Community College District Chancellor Gregory Smith. "We are grateful to all who joined us in providing Renatho and his family with resources to ensure they had the necessary legal representation. College campuses are places of learning and should never be used for immigration enforcement. We will continue to do everything in our power to protect our students and employees, including working with our elected