ICE Says Two Individuals It Sought Were Released From Monterey County Jail
ICE stated that two individuals it sought were released from the Monterey County jail during a recent lockdown.

Monterey Salinas, CA, October 28, 2026 —
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement stated that two individuals it sought were released from the Monterey County jail during a recent lockdown. The information provided does not identify the individuals or specify when the releases occurred.
ICE’s statement, as summarized, does not explain why the agency was seeking the two individuals, the circumstances of their release, or whether the lockdown affected the releases. It also does not say whether ICE made requests to the jail concerning either person or whether any follow-up action occurred.
The summary does not provide a date for the lockdown, its duration, or the reason it was imposed. It does not describe the jail’s procedures during the lockdown or identify any county officials who commented on the matter. The specific location within Monterey County is not stated beyond the reference to the county jail.
No details were provided about the individuals’ custody status before their release, the legal basis for their detention, or whether they remain subject to any other custody or legal process. The summary also does not state whether the releases were connected to one another or were handled separately.
Based on the available information, the confirmed account is limited to ICE’s statement that two individuals it sought were released from the Monterey County jail during a recent lockdown. Further details about the timing, circumstances, and any subsequent developments were not provided.
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