Migrant detained by ICE in South Burlington granted bond, Migrant Justice says

mynbc5.com · By Michael Cusanelli · 2026-03-19T21:56:00Z

A migrant detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an operation in South Burlington last week has been ordered released on bond by a federal immigration judge.Top video: See previous coverageCristian Jerez-Andrade, from Honduras, was one of three people who were detained following an hourslong ICE operation on Dorset Street last week that erupted into a violent protest. Earlier this week, a judge ordered Jerez-Andrade to remain in custody because counsel representing the U.S. government said there was potentially an outstanding warrant for his arrest. While the U.S. government lawyer was not able to provide an arrest warrant, the lawyer said they had reason to believe there could be one due to Jerez-Andrade's criminal history.Officials from Migrant Justice confirmed on Thursday that Jerez-Andrade was granted $10,000 bond. He was officially released around 4 p.m., according to his lawyer.Hundreds of activists and community members crowded the streets outside the home on March 11 in protest of federal activity, with the incident eventually leading to the detainment of eight people. That included the three people who were inside the home and five protesters.The man whom federal agents had been looking for, Daviy Daniel Corona-Sanchez, was not located inside the home and is still at large.Questions have been raised about how state and local police responded to the incident, as well as how they should react in any potential future federal operations in accordance with Vermont's Fair and Impartial Policing Policy. Law enforcement officials have been questioned in regard to their role and behavior during the incident, despite statements from police officials that they were there to protect both federal agents and the rights of activists.Two sisters from Ecuador were also detained during that operation. Jisella Johana Patin Patin was ordered released on bail on Monday morning. The federal government did not contest evidence regarding Patin Patin's lack of a criminal record, and there will be no bond hearing in immigration court. She was not given conditions for her release.Her sister, Camila Patin Patin, will be in court on Friday for a federal habeas petition hearing. BURLINGTON, Vt. —A migrant detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during an operation in South Burlington last week has been ordered released on bond by a federal immigration judge.Top video: See previous coverage Cristian Jerez-Andrade, from Honduras, was one of three people who were detained following an hourslong ICE operation on Dorset Street last week that erupted into a violent protest. Earlier this week, a judge ordered Jerez-Andrade to remain in custody because counsel representing the U.S. government said there was potentially an outstanding warrant for his arrest. While the U.S. government lawyer was not able to provide an arrest warrant, the lawyer said they had reason to believe there could be one due to Jerez-Andrade's criminal history.Officials from Migrant Justice confirmed on Thursday that Jerez-Andrade was granted $10,000 bond. He was officially released around 4 p.m., according to his lawyer. Hundreds of activists and community members crowded the streets outside the home on March 11 in protest of federal activity, with the incident eventually leading to the detainment of eight people. That included the three people who were inside the home and five protesters. The man whom federal agents had been looking for, Daviy Daniel Corona-Sanchez, was not located inside the home and is still at large.Questions have been raised about how state and local police responded to the incident, as well as how they should react in any potential future federal operations in accordance with Vermont's Fair and Impartial Policing Policy. Law enforcement officials have been questioned in regard to their role and behavior during the incident, despite statements from police officials that they were there to protect both federal agents and the rights of activists.Two sisters from Ecuador were also detained during that operation. Jisella Johana Patin Patin was ordered released on bail on Monday morning. The federal government did not contest evidence regarding Patin Patin's lack of a criminal record, and there will be no bond hearing in immigration court. She was not given conditions for her release.Her sister, Camila Patin Patin, will be in court on Friday for a federal habeas petition hearing.