David Torres Freed by Judge After ICE Detention | Missoula News

Missoula News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

A 20-year-old Bozeman resident, David Cortez Torres, was detained by ICE amid a controversial dragnet targeting Latinos — but thanks to a powerful legal fight by his attorneys, a federal judge ordered his release within 24 hours. His lawyers, from the Upper Seven Law Center, emphasized his clean record and vital role as his grandmother’s caretaker, celebrating the ruling as a victory for due process. Though the case remains active, David can now handle immigration matters from home. Prosecutors wanted him sent to immigration court, but his team challenged the legality of his detention and the…