Embattled rule of law makes appearance in immigration court on eve of nation’s birthday

By: Dana Gentry

Outlets: Nevada Current

Published: July 3, 2026

Words: 1,099

Last Updated: 1 week, 1 day ago


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An undocumented Las Vegas man who’s been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement for months without knowing the charges against him will be released on bail, an immigration judge ruled Wednesday.

The hearing for Alfredo Santiago Castro came four months to the day after his March 1 arrest by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, who held him for several hours until he was picked up by federal agents.

President Donald Trump made mandatory detention …

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