Federal court orders release of Whatcom County man from ICE detention

From left, Genaro, Mabel, Gabor and Tori, all members of Alexander's extended family, hug in July. Alexander, a Lynden business owner in ICE detention, has been ordered released within 24 hours as of Aug. 3. Cascadia Daily News is only publishing photos of Alexander's family that do not include their faces to protect their privacy. (Santiago Ochoa/

By: Sophia Gates

Outlets: Cascadia Daily News

Published: August 4, 2026

Words: 378

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Alexander, a Lynden business owner detained by immigration enforcement agents in Colorado, must be released from detention within 24 hours, per a federal court order issued Monday, Aug. 3.

Alexander has been in detention since March. Cascadia Daily News published a story on July 30 about his and his family’s situation. CDN is not using full names for him and other relatives to protect their privacy.

Judge Regina Rodriguez, of the U.S. …

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