Manhattan Woman Assumed Deported After ICE Arrest at Municipal Court

Jazmin Alonso-Cantu failed to appear for a scheduled hearing after being taken into custody by ICE in December.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A Manhattan woman named Jazmin Alonso-Cantu, who was arrested by ICE officers in December after attending a mandatory Municipal Court hearing, is now believed to have been deported after failing to appear for a scheduled hearing on Thursday, according to her attorney.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing tensions between local law enforcement, immigration authorities, and immigrant communities in New York City, where undocumented immigrants are often reluctant to engage with the justice system out of fear of deportation.

The details

Alonso-Cantu was first arrested by Riley County police in November for driving under the influence, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, and failure to report an accident with unattended property. She was released on a $750 bond. She was then taken into custody by ICE officers on December 4th after attending a mandatory Municipal Court hearing.

  • Alonso-Cantu was first arrested by Riley County police in November 2026.
  • Alonso-Cantu was taken into custody by ICE officers on December 4, 2026.
  • Alonso-Cantu failed to appear for a scheduled hearing in Manhattan Municipal Court on March 3, 2026.

The players

Jazmin Alonso-Cantu

A Manhattan woman who was arrested by ICE officers in December 2026 after attending a mandatory Municipal Court hearing.

Riley County Police

The local law enforcement agency that first arrested Alonso-Cantu in November 2026 for driving under the influence, operating a motor vehicle without a valid license, and failure to report an accident.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal immigration enforcement agency that took Alonso-Cantu into custody in December 2026 after her appearance at the Municipal Court hearing.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the difficult position undocumented immigrants often find themselves in when engaging with the criminal justice system, as their interactions with local law enforcement can lead to deportation proceedings by federal immigration authorities.