November 17, 2025
Joel Camas, 16, was released on bond on Monday after nearly a month in federal immigration custody. Now he awaits the court’s decision on whether to stop his deportation.
Bronx high schooler Joel Camas was freed today from immigration custody on bond after nearly a month in the hands of federal immigration authorities.
In October, Camas became the latest high schooler to be detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New York City. His case, which became highly publicized in part due to his Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), made headlines and even garnered the attention of the mayor and city comptroller. After today’s ruling by Judge Cathy Seibel, he was allowed to leave a federal youth shelter and return to his uncle’s care in the Bronx.
Now he will await the court’s decision on whether to stop his deportation.