Immigration authorities are detaining a Montana child illegally, attorneys allege

By: Keila Szpaller

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: August 20, 2026

Words: 809

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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A 9-year-old child with special medical needs from Billings is being held at the Havre Border Patrol Station after U.S. Customs and Border Patrol made an unlawful arrest earlier this month, according to a petition filed in the U.S. District Court of Montana.

Federal agents detained parent Adrián Espinoza De La Cruz and the child on Aug. 11, and they are being held at a facility that lacks basic amenities, including proper bedding, the court …

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