Man Detained by ICE for 2 Months Released After Green Card Hearing

Release from ICE Detention

• 🥳 Alan Dabrio Morero, a man from Brooklyn, is set to be released after being detained by ICE for 64 days.
• 🤝 His husband, Matthew Morero, and members of Middle Church gathered to celebrate the news of his impending release on bond.
• ✈️ Alan was transferred through multiple ICE detention facilities across several states, including Louisiana, Arizona, Texas, and Mississippi.

Circumstances of Detention

• 🗓️ Alan was detained in November at a green card hearing at 26 Federal Plaza after a removal order issued in 2022 was discovered.
• 📬 He was unaware of the removal order because he missed a piece of mail regarding a hearing while he was between addresses.
• 🛂 The Department of Homeland Security stated the removal order was issued because his initial 2013 tourist visa expired.

Immigration Status and Advocacy

• ✅ Alan has been pursuing a well-documented asylum process since before his visa expired, with approved work authorizations renewed every two years.
• 🗣️ His legal status and ability to prove he has been legal were key factors in the bond hearing.
• 🏛️ A significant point of discussion was the lack of communication between immigration agencies like EOIR and USCIS.
• 💰 A $6,000 bond was posted, and the removal order has been rescinded, allowing Alan to continue pursuing his green card.
• 🙏 Matthew and Middle Church attribute his release to protest, prayer, and love.