Clinton-Appointed Judge Orders ICE To Free Hijacker
Judge John E. Steele gave ICE 24 hours to release him, ruling removal is not significantly likely anytime soon.
- Guerra Morales was convicted of hijacking a passenger aircraft in 2003.
- Order issued July 8, 2026 in case No. 2:26-cv-133-JES-DNF, Middle District of Florida.
- Steele, appointed by Bill Clinton, cited no significant likelihood of removal.
Why it matters: If removal is not coming, whose failure earns a hijacker his freedom?
U.S. District Court, M.D. Fla., Opinion and Order, Guerra Morales v. Field Office Director, No. 2:26-cv-133-JES-DNF ↗ · Jul 14, 20267/14/26 · ✓ Checked✓ Check