A Canadian dentist detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Minnesota was ordered released by a federal judge.

What it means

A U.S. federal judge in Minnesota ordered ICE to release Dr. William Lizardo, a 32-year-old Canadian dentist originally from Mississauga, who was detained during a green card interview. Judge Michael J. Davis found the detention lacked legal basis—reportedly because a hearing notice had been sent to an outdated address—and threw out an immediate deportation order.

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The claim rests on a court ruling by U.S. District Judge Michael J. Davis, with multiple reputable outlets (CBC, CBS News) citing court records and the ruling. The reporting is consistent and close to the primary source, though the specific hearing-notice detail comes from secondary coverage rather than the ruling itself.

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