Digital Media Center
Bryant-Denny Stadium, Gate 61
920 Paul Bryant Drive
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0370
(800) 654-4262

© 2024 Alabama Public Radio
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Arrested Ala. Immigration Protesters To Be Released

Montgomery, AL – A lawyer for 12 of the 13 people arrested during a protest of Alabama's new immigration law says his clients are in the process of posting bond and should be released Thursday afternoon.

One of those arrested during the protest Tuesday was a juvenile, and she was released into the custody of her parents.

Montgomery attorney Mike Winter says federal immigration officials have not placed a hold on his clients. Winter said his clients are posting bond of $500 each.

A spokesman for federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Temple Black, said no detainer has been issued for any of those detained.

Those arrested are mostly college students who say they came to the U.S. with their families and do not have proof they are here legally.

(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)

News from Alabama Public Radio is a public service in association with the University of Alabama. We depend on your help to keep our programming on the air and online. Please consider supporting the news you rely on with a donation today. Every contribution, no matter the size, propels our vital coverage. Thank you.