Washington, Oct. 6 -- Congresswoman Nellie Pou issued the following press release:
PATERSON, NJ - Tonight, U.S. Representative Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) celebrated the release of Martin Soto, a resident of the Ninth Congressional District who was held in ICE custody for several months.
"I am so overjoyed that Martin Soto is finally freed from ICE custody," stated Rep. Nellie Pou, a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security. "Martin was undeniably targeted and mistreated, being moved from Delaney Hall to the Elizabeth Detention Center and held in solitary confinement. For months my office has been pushing ICE to release Martin and tonight justice is finally being done. It should have happened months ago. ICE remains out of control in ou...