Judge orders release of witness in deadly ICE shooting in Houston, court records show

A federal judge has ordered the immediate release of Daniel Tirado Pantoja from custody after granting his petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus. Witness ordered to be released United States District Judge Alfred H. Bennet granted Pantoja's habeas petition.

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 25, 2026

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Federal Judge Frees Witness to Fatal ICE Shooting in Houston

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Fox26 HoustonCenter· Aug 26, 2026

Man who witnessed Houston ICE shooting released from detention after judge's order

The HillCenter· Aug 26, 2026

Judge orders ICE to release second witness to fatal Texas shooting

ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· Aug 26, 2026

2nd witness to deadly Houston ICE shooting released from detention, attorney says

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Judge orders release of witness in deadly ICE shooting in Houston, court records show

ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· Aug 25, 2026

Second witness to Houston ICE shooting ordered to be released from custody, court records show

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  1. Aug 25Houston ICE shooting: Second witness ordered to be released in 48 hours
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