Federal judge orders bond hearing for Nebraska DACA recipient, despite ICE resistance

By: Cindy Gonzalez

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: February 19, 2026

Words: 828

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 5 days ago

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LINCOLN — The Nebraska DACA recipient who had been placed in deportation proceedings and denied a bond hearing must be provided that hearing or be released, according to a federal judge’s order.

U.S. District Judge Susan Bazis’ on Tuesday called for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to arrange a bond hearing for Joel Angel-Becerril, 27, within seven days or to let him go immediately. He is being held at the Sarpy County Jail.

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