Federal law enforcement agents stand guard while facing anti-ICE protesters outside the Bishop Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, Minn., on Jan. 15, 2026. (Octavio Jones/AFP via Getty Images)
Soto Jimenez was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel on Jan. 14, and as of a Feb. 9 order, was not given "a warrant that justifies his detention," according to the judge's order.
Soto Jimenez was also allegedly denied a bond hearing, something the judge demanded be held. Additionally, Provinzino ordered that Soto Jimenez be released from custody by 5:00 p.m. on Feb. 13.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents continue to conduct immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2026. (Madison Thorn/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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The daily fines will begin accruing on Thursday and will remain in place every day that Soto Jimenez does not have his identification, KMSP-TV reported.
Fox News Digital reached out to the ICE, the Department of Homeland Security and the Justice Department for comment.
Rachel Wolf is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital and FOX Business.
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