Daily Freeman
Kingston, New York -- THE MAN accused of killing Irma Vega Soto is unlikely to ever again breathe free air in the United States, regardless of how his criminal case turns out.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has placed an "immigration detainer" on Juan Alberto Rodriguez Santos, 27, of 93 Prospect St., Kingston, meaning if he doesn't go to prison - or if he does and later is paroled - he'll be sent back to his native Mexico.
Michael Gilhooly, a spokesman for the federal agency, said the detainer requires the arresting authority - in this case, the town of Ulster Police Department - to notify immigration officials 30 days ahead of time if Santos is to be released.
Posted by Richard at October 23, 2006