Bonamici Celebrates Release of Victor Cruz from ICE Detention

WASHINGTON, DC [11/7/25] - Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici issued the following statement celebrating the release of Hillsboro resident Victor Cruz from ICE detention.

Cruz was released from the ICE detention facility in Tacoma, Washington on bond Friday afternoon following an order from a federal District Court judge. Victor Cruz is a well-respected grandfather with legal work authorization and a pending visa claim who was arrested in a case of mistaken identity and detained since October 14. Bonamici sent a letterto ICE leadership calling for his release, and on Monday of this week she visited Cruz at the Tacoma detention center.

"Victor Cruz is an upstanding member of the Hillsboro community who never should have been detained by ICE," said Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici. "I'm grateful that his wrongful detention has come to an end and that he is reunited with his family. I met with Victor at the ICE facility in Tacoma earlier this week and appreciated his kindness and strength despite his wrongful detention. I'm grateful to have worked with his family and friends in the Hillsboro community, as well as his legal team, to secure his release. It is unacceptable that ICE continues to terrorize communities and tear families apart. I will do everything I can to hold those responsible accountable."

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