Because of his criminal record, Estrada was deported to Cuba. Since early last year, attorneys with the federal public defender's office in Las Vegas have gone to court seeking the release of 147 indefinite detainees, including Estrada. That number, it seems like it's bound to grow over time. Everybody deserves a chance in life.
Officials then conduct additional reviews every six months.
Until they can do that, it is also their duty to keep petitioners from fleeing or endangering the community. Valladares said his office represents 81 indefinite detainees. Since his release, Estrada has been working two jobs. He had been jailed by the INS since his 1997 release from state prison because attempts to deport him to Cuba had failed. Photo by Christine H. Wetzel .