Cortes-Torres Ordered Released | Butte News

Butte News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

David Cortes-Torres is set to be freed within 24 hours after a judge sided with his lawyers, ruling he was wrongfully detained by ICE. His attorneys exposed how ICE overstepped its authority during the stop, detailing his 24+ hour detention, pressure to leave the country, and lack of legal access. The arrest, part of a targeted sweep in Bozeman, ignited community protests. A federal habeas petition led to the order keeping him in Montana while his case unfolds. Meanwhile, nearly 20 others await immigration hearings in Cascade County, including two men arrested for allegedly trying to enter…