In 2017, Jeanette Vizguerra, a prominent immigration and labor activist in the United States, gained attention for taking refuge in churches to avoid deportation. Originally from Mexico City, she arrived in Colorado in 1997 and has been embroiled in a long legal battle against deportation since 2009, stemming from issues related to a fraudulent Social Security card. On March 17, 2025, she was arrested at a Target store in suburban Denver, which led her to spend nine months in immigration detention. After significant advocacy efforts from her supporters, including the American Friends Service Committee, an immigration judge ruled that she could post a $5,000 bond for her release. This decision came amid ongoing discussions about her legal status, and her family was engaged in the process of raising the bond needed for her release. On December 22, 2025, Vizguerra successfully left the detention center in Aurora, Colorado. This event was seen as a significant victory not just for her but for the broader community advocating for immigrant rights. Her case has highlighted crucial issues surrounding constitutional rights, human dignity, and the complexities of immigration laws in the United States. Upon her release, Vizguerra expressed gratitude to her lawyers and the supportive network surrounding her case. She emphasized that her struggle represents a larger fight for the rights of all people facing similar circumstances. Despite her release, the Department of Homeland Security reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing immigration laws, indicating that her ongoing case is part of a broader immigration policy landscape that continues to affect many individuals in the country.