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title: "Judge orders UC Berkeley student Paula Albornoz Hernandez released from ICE custody"
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# Judge orders UC Berkeley student Paula Albornoz Hernandez released from ICE custody

*A federal judge ruled that due process requires notice and a hearing before liberty can be deprived.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 50 of 100, higher is better. One outlet provided a full report; 19 digests corroborated the central claim of a judge ordering release.
- Craft 60 of 100, higher is better. The full report provided quotes from attorneys and officials, and explained the legal basis for the ruling.
- Hype 20 of 100, lower is better. Headlines and digests focused on the judge's order without significant sensationalism.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- A federal judge ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement to release UC Berkeley student Paula Valentina Albornoz Hernandez.
- Albornoz Hernandez, a 23-year-old student from Colombia, was arrested at San Francisco International Airport on Oct. 30.
- Her attorneys argued her detention violated the U.S. Constitution because she had a pending asylum case and work permit.
- The Department of Homeland Security called the judge an 'activist judge' and defended its detention policy.

A federal judge has ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to release UC Berkeley student Paula Valentina Albornoz Hernandez. Hernandez, a 23-year-old business administration student from Colombia, was arrested by ICE agents on October 30 at San Francisco International Airport as she was preparing to board a flight.

Her legal team argued that her detention violated the U.S. Constitution, citing her pending asylum case and current work permit. They contended that she was deprived of her liberty without due process. The Department of Homeland Security stated that Hernandez was deportable for overstaying a visa and that her work authorization did not grant her legal status.

U.S. District Court Judge Dena Coggins agreed with the defense, ruling that due process requires notice and a hearing before liberty can be deprived. The judge ordered Hernandez's immediate release and prohibited ICE from requiring an electronic monitor unless deemed necessary in a future hearing. The Department of Homeland Security referred to Coggins as an 'activist judge' and defended the agency's practice of detaining immigrants at airports.

## Disagreement on judge's classification

The Department of Homeland Security called U.S. District Court Judge Dena Coggins an 'activist judge' in a statement. None of the other reports mention this characterisation of the judge.

## What the coverage left out

None of the left-rated digests mention the Department of Homeland Security's statement that Albornoz Hernandez was deportable for overstaying a visa. The right-rated digest does not mention the specific date of her arrest, October 30, nor does it detail her legal arguments regarding her pending asylum case and work permit.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 28 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 50% (14)
- Centre: 46% (13)
- Right: 4% (1)

3 of 31 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-11-11T12:22:57.057Z.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 83 times; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-11-11T20:45:17.741Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- Eleven left-rated reports led with the judge's order for Albornoz Hernandez's release from ICE custody. These reports included details about her arrest at San Francisco International Airport on October 30, her status as a UC Berkeley student from Colombia, and the arguments made by her attorneys regarding due process, her pending asylum case, and work permit. The reports noted the judge's ruling that due process requires notice and a hearing before liberty is deprived. Several mentioned the Department of Homeland Security's statement calling the judge an 'activist judge' and its defence of airport detentions. Some reports included reactions from UC Berkeley officials and Albornoz Hernandez's attorney, who expressed relief and eagerness for her return to studies. The full report from City News detailed her detention at ICE's California City detention center and her boyfriend's journey to reunite with her.

### Centre

- Seven centre-rated reports focused on the judge's order for the release of the UC Berkeley student from ICE custody. These digests mentioned her arrest at San Francisco International Airport on October 30 and her status as an asylum seeker. They highlighted the judge's decision based on due process requirements. The Department of Homeland Security's characterisation of the judge as an 'activist judge' and its defence of airport detentions were also noted in some of these reports.

### Right

- The one right-rated report led with the judge ordering the release of a UC Berkeley student detained by ICE, noting the violation of due process. It mentioned the student is from Colombia and that she will be able to continue her asylum case while out of custody. The report also stated that her university and lawyers celebrated the judicial decision.

**Provisional coverage gap:** right. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- high: 13
- unknown: 3
- veryHigh: 15

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [Poets&Quants for Undergrads](https://poetsandquantsforundergrads.com/news/federal-judge-orders-release-of-berkeley-haas-undergrad-detained-by-ice) — Federal Judge Orders Release of Berkeley Haas Undergrad Detained by ICE
- [Los Angeles Times](https://latimes.com/espanol/california/articulo/2026-11-10/jueza-ordena-liberar-estudiante-de-uc-berkeley-detenida-por-el-ice-en-aeropuerto-de-san-francisco) — Judge Orders Release of UC Berkeley Student Detained by ICE at San Francisco Airport
- [CBS News](https://cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/uc-berkeley-student-ice-detention-sfo-airport-release-ordered) — Judge orders UC Berkeley student detained by ICE at SFO to be released
- [KSBW](https://ksbw.com/article/uc-berkeley-student-arrested-ice-sfo-freed/74390827) — UC Berkeley student arrested by ICE at SFO freed after 10 days
- [abc 7 News](https://abc7news.com/story/judge-orders-uc-berkeley-student-released-ice-custody-sfo-arrest/20030495) — Judge orders UC Berkeley student released from ICE custody after SFO arrest
- [Clarin](https://clarin.com/estados-unidos/jueza-ordena-liberar-a-estudiante-de-uc-berkeley-detenida-por-el-ice-en-aeropuerto-de-san-francisco_0_zIiNTARJRy.html) — Judge Orders Release of UC Berkeley Student Detained by ICE at San Francisco Airport
- [The Record](https://troyrecord.com/2026/11/10/ice-arrest-berkeley-student) — Judge orders UC Berkeley student released from ICE custody
- [Independent Español](https://independentespanol.com/noticias/america-latina/jueza-ordena-liberar-a-estudiante-de-uc-berkeley-detenida-por-el-ice-en-aeropuerto-de-san-francisco-b3082661.html) — Judge Orders Release of UC Berkeley Student Detained by ICE at San Francisco Airport
- [KCRA 3](https://kcra.com/article/judge-orders-uc-berkeley-student-released-from-ice-custody/74389279) — Judge orders UC Berkeley student released from ICE custody
- [The Toronto Star](https://thestar.com/news/world/united-states/judge-orders-uc-berkeley-student-released-from-ice-custody/article_bd6dd19f-eed8-5199-9948-8614f3f88f36.html) — Judge orders UC Berkeley student released from ICE custody
- [City News](https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/11/10/judge-orders-uc-berkeley-student-released-from-ice-custody) — Judge orders UC Berkeley student released from ICE custody
- [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/uc-berkeley-anthony-colombia-oregon-department-of-homeland-security-b3082607.html) — Judge orders UC Berkeley student released from ICE custody
- [Associated Press News](https://apnews.com/article/berkeley-student-arrested-ice-released-24f968eddcbc6faf7a3d7a57012f509c) — Judge orders UC Berkeley student released from ICE custody
- [Mankato Free Press](https://mankatofreepress.com/news/state_national_news/judge-orders-uc-berkeley-student-released-from-ice-custody/article_19f4740b-555b-5216-be5d-a2984fdb58c2.html) — Judge orders UC Berkeley student released from ICE custody
- [The Northern Virginia Daily](https://nvdaily.com/associated_press_national/judge-orders-uc-berkeley-student-released-from-ice-custody/article_37ab56c4-b56e-5d75-86fd-addf6d26aab6.html) — Judge orders UC Berkeley student released from ICE custody
- [Kokomo Tribune](https://kokomotribune.com/news/nation_world_news/judge-orders-uc-berkeley-student-released-from-ice-custody/article_ab896e3e-2bb3-586d-a4ff-2816771dc2bb.html) — Judge orders UC Berkeley student released from ICE custody
- [Richmond Register](https://richmondregister.com/ap/national/judge-orders-uc-berkeley-student-released-from-ice-custody/article_8c67e2a8-4367-5be9-8eba-2d30ec000a0e.html) — Judge orders UC Berkeley student released from ICE custody
- [The Philadelphia Tribune](https://phillytrib.com/ap/national/judge-orders-uc-berkeley-student-released-from-ice-custody/article_e025e555-4793-5c1f-b4a5-7c8c0946eb5a.html) — Judge orders UC Berkeley student released from ICE custody
- [union-bulletin.com](https://union-bulletin.com/news/national/judge-orders-uc-berkeley-student-released-from-ice-custody/article_9097e24a-5bce-5212-b150-a51ebe40b144.html) — Judge orders UC Berkeley student released from ICE custody
- [The Times-Tribune](https://thetimestribune.com/news/national_news/judge-orders-uc-berkeley-student-released-from-ice-custody/article_b41c1395-bf19-541f-8d93-2e9fd51080dc.html) — Judge orders UC Berkeley student released from ICE custody
- [Henry Herald](https://henryherald.com/news/world_nation/judge-orders-uc-berkeley-student-released-from-ice-custody/article_7ca3f3ef-8edb-5f39-a0c2-978aa838ea2c.html) — Judge orders UC Berkeley student released from ICE custody
- [Yuma Sun](https://yumasun.com/news/national_news/judge-orders-uc-berkeley-student-released-from-ice-custody/article_fe391566-5e9a-5500-96ab-c4f25c9353f8.html) — Judge orders UC Berkeley student released from ICE custody
- [Telemundo Area de la Bahía 48](https://telemundoareadelabahia.com/noticias/local/liberan-estudiante-uc-berkeley-detenida-ice-sfo/2572669) — UC Berkeley Student Arrested by ICE at SFO Released
- [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/11/10/judge-orders-uc-berkeley-student-released-from-ice-custody) — Judge orders UC Berkeley student released from ICE custody
- [The Hamilton Spectator](https://thespec.com/news/world/united-states/judge-orders-uc-berkeley-student-released-from-ice-custody/article_f5f78c34-c256-5a5e-b767-f09869f026c7.html) — Judge orders UC Berkeley student released from ICE custody
- [The Record](https://therecord.com/news/world/united-states/judge-orders-uc-berkeley-student-released-from-ice-custody/article_a6288679-36c2-5d1f-9665-5a85b73e5778.html) — Judge orders UC Berkeley student released from ICE custody
- [kioncentralcoast.com](https://kioncentralcoast.com/news/2026/11/09/uc-berkeley-student-detained-by-ice-is-set-to-be-released) — UC Berkeley student detained by ICE is set to be released
- [KTVU FOX 2](https://ktvu.com/news/judge-orders-release-uc-berkeley-student-detained-ice-sfo) — Judge orders release of UC Berkeley student detained by ICE at SFO
- [The Daily Californian](https://dailycal.org/news/campus/judge-orders-immediate-release-of-uc-berkeley-student-detained-by-ice/article_f0123190-51d9-4f78-8d3e-1f2af46f3a2a.html) — Judge orders immediate release of UC Berkeley student detained by ICE
- [Patch](https://patch.com/california/berkeley/berkeley-student-released-ice-detention-officials) — Federal Judge Orders UC Berkeley Student's Release From ICE Detention
- [Berkeleyside](https://berkeleyside.org/2026/11/09/paula-albornoz-hernandez-uc-berkeley-student-ordered-released) — Judge orders UC Berkeley student released from ICE custody
- [SDPnoticias.com](https://sdpnoticias.com/internacional/ice-detiene-a-paula-albornoz-destacada-estudiante-colombiana-de-uc-berkeley) — ICE Arrests Paula Albornoz, Featured Colombian Student at UC Berkeley
- [Almanaque Revista](https://almanaquerevista.com/internacional/detuvieron-a-alumna-colombiana-de-berkeley) — Why Did They Arrest a Colombian Student Who Was Studying at Berkeley?
- [La Opinion](https://laopinion.com/2026/11/07/ice-arresta-a-estudiante-de-berkeley-con-solicitud-de-asilo-en-california) — ICE Arrests Berkeley Student on Asylum Application in California
- [Tin nhanh VnExpress](https://e.vnexpress.net/news/news/ice-arrests-uc-berkeley-student-and-asylum-seeker-at-san-francisco-airport-5141867.html) — ICE arrests UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport - VnExpress International
- [Los Angeles Times](https://latimes.com/espanol/california/articulo/2026-11-06/el-ice-detiene-estudiante-de-berkeley-y-solicitante-de-asilo-en-el-aeropuerto-de-san-francisco) — ICE Arrests Berkeley Student and Asylum Seeker at San Francisco Airport
- [Conexión Migrante](https://conexionmigrante.com/2026-/11-/06/ice-detiene-a-universitaria) — Is Your Name Paula?: That's How ICE Stopped Paula Valentina Albornoz, a Student at Berkeley University.
- [Poets&Quants](https://poetsandquants.com/2026/11/06/ice-detains-berkeley-haas-undergrad-at-san-francisco-airport-before-weekend-trip) — ICE Detains Berkeley Haas Undergrad At San Francisco Airport Before Weekend Trip
- [Poets&Quants for Undergrads](https://poetsandquantsforundergrads.com/news/ice-detains-berkeley-haas-undergrad-at-san-francisco-airport-before-weekend-trip) — ICE Detains Berkeley Haas Undergrad At San Francisco Airport Before Weekend Trip
- [El Pais](https://elpais.com/us/migracion/2026-11-06/una-estudiante-colombiana-de-la-uc-berkeley-fue-detenida-por-el-ice-cuando-viajaba-de-vacaciones.html) — A Colombian Student From UC Berkeley Was Arrested by ICE While Traveling on Vacation
- [WMUR](https://wmur.com/article/uc-berkeley-student-detained-ice-airport-arrest/74359646) — ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport
- [WYFF](https://wyff4.com/article/uc-berkeley-student-detained-ice-airport-arrest/74359646) — ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport
- [KCCI](https://kcci.com/article/uc-berkeley-student-detained-ice-airport-arrest/74359646) — ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport
- [KMBC](https://kmbc.com/article/uc-berkeley-student-detained-ice-airport-arrest/74359646) — ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport
- [WBAL-TV](https://wbaltv.com/article/uc-berkeley-student-detained-ice-airport-arrest/74359646) — ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport
- [WMTW](https://wmtw.com/article/uc-berkeley-student-detained-ice-airport-arrest/74359646) — ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport
- [KOAT](https://koat.com/article/uc-berkeley-student-detained-ice-airport-arrest/74359646) — ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport
- [WAPT](https://wapt.com/article/uc-berkeley-student-detained-ice-airport-arrest/74359646) — ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport
- [El Tiempo](https://eltiempo.com/mundo/eeuu-y-canada/colombiana-de-23-anos-fue-detenida-por-ice-cuando-abordaba-un-vuelo-en-estados-unidos-estudiaba-en-berkeley-y-tenia-una-solicitud-de-asilo-pendiente-3599013) — Colombian 23-Year-Old Was Arrested by ICE when Boarding a Flight in the United States: She Was Studying in Berkeley and Had an Asylum Application Pending
- [Times of India](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/ice-arrests-foreign-student-at-us-airport-while-she-heads-for-vacation-with-boyfriend/articleshow/135605744.cms) — ICE arrests foreign student at US airport while she heads for vacation with boyfriend
- [Clarin](https://clarin.com/estados-unidos/el-ice-detiene-a-estudiante-de-berkeley-y-solicitante-de-asilo-en-el-aeropuerto-de-san-francisco_0_4FJdgeqMJR.html) — ICE Arrests Berkeley Student and Asylum Seeker at San Francisco Airport
- [LancasterOnline](https://lancasteronline.com/lavoz/mundo/el-ice-detiene-a-estudiante-de-berkeley-y-solicitante-de-asilo-en-el-aeropuerto-de/article_de329cd4-79f1-510e-9d21-5006b191006f.html) — ICE Arrests Berkeley Student and Asylum Seeker at San Francisco Airport
- [Independent Español](https://independentespanol.com/noticias/america-latina/el-ice-detiene-a-estudiante-de-berkeley-y-solicitante-de-asilo-en-el-aeropuerto-de-san-francisco-b3080200.html) — ICE Arrests Berkeley Student and Asylum Seeker at San Francisco Airport
- [union-bulletin.com](https://union-bulletin.com/news/national/el-ice-detiene-a-estudiante-de-berkeley-y-solicitante-de-asilo-en-el-aeropuerto-de/article_6a95e1e7-ce7f-5014-b4f2-28840adff486.html) — ICE Arrests Berkeley Student and Asylum Seeker at San Francisco Airport
- [My Mother Lode](https://mymotherlode.com/news/state/11284622/ice-arrests-23-year-old-uc-berkeley-student-and-asylum-seeker-at-san-francisco-airport.html) — ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport
- [Marietta Daily Journal](https://mdjonline.com/news/national/ice-arrests-23-year-old-uc-berkeley-student-and-asylum-seeker-at-san-francisco-airport/article_c9316dc8-3c73-5df0-ba86-57a1148cb0d4.html) — ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport
- [Mankato Free Press](https://mankatofreepress.com/news/state_national_news/ice-arrests-23-year-old-uc-berkeley-student-and-asylum-seeker-at-san-francisco-airport/article_64a58ce2-687a-5d7a-8ffb-88767934c6eb.html) — ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport
- [The Northern Virginia Daily](https://nvdaily.com/associated_press_national/ice-arrests-23-year-old-uc-berkeley-student-and-asylum-seeker-at-san-francisco-airport/article_bee09673-f79f-5a91-8ca5-0b3b1beb3613.html) — ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport
- [Kokomo Tribune](https://kokomotribune.com/news/nation_world_news/ice-arrests-23-year-old-uc-berkeley-student-and-asylum-seeker-at-san-francisco-airport/article_7cb7e295-1da4-5594-be3b-513f61beeeb3.html) — ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport
- [Richmond Register](https://richmondregister.com/ap/national/ice-arrests-23-year-old-uc-berkeley-student-and-asylum-seeker-at-san-francisco-airport/article_36c937d9-9aa5-5922-9281-4be6907c457a.html) — ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport
- [NiagaraFallsReview.ca](https://niagarafallsreview.ca/news/world/united-states/ice-arrests-23-year-old-uc-berkeley-student-and-asylum-seeker-at-san-francisco-airport/article_029e9366-91ec-5b81-806c-1bd7c03826b2.html) — ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport
- [Associated Press News](https://apnews.com/article/ice-berkeley-student-arrest-san-francisco-airport-99eb004e8334d51ea9ff9c042534b035) — ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport
- [Henry Herald](https://henryherald.com/news/world_nation/ice-arrests-23-year-old-uc-berkeley-student-and-asylum-seeker-at-san-francisco-airport/article_b484daa6-8da3-5e3f-947c-08c1bf27bddd.html) — ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport
- [Yakima Herald-Republic](https://yakimaherald.com/news/nation_and_world/nation/ice-arrests-23-year-old-uc-berkeley-student-and-asylum-seeker-at-san-francisco-airport/article_0b8df9ed-5b2c-5ab4-a021-4fd18fad513d.html) — ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport
- [The Star Democrat](https://stardem.com/ap/nation/ice-arrests-23-year-old-uc-berkeley-student-and-asylum-seeker-at-san-francisco-airport/article_9f1f7a4a-8de2-5f16-bc82-d846b65609a8.html) — ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport
- [Beloit Daily News](https://beloitdailynews.com/news/national-news/ice-arrests-23-year-old-uc-berkeley-student-and-asylum-seeker-at-san-francisco-airport/article_0b5643a4-22d0-5747-903c-6ded86b93316.html) — ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport
- [kioncentralcoast.com](https://kioncentralcoast.com/news/2026/11/05/uc-berkeley-student-detained-by-ice-at-san-francisco-international-airport-officials-say) — UC Berkeley student detained by ICE at San Francisco International Airport, officials say
- [CBS News](https://cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/uc-berkeley-student-detained-ice-san-francisco-international-airport) — UC Berkeley student detained by ICE at San Francisco International Airport, officials say
- [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2026/11/05/us-news/ice-ambushed-california-college-girl-at-airport-ahead-of-vacation-with-boyfriend) — California college girl swarmed by ICE at airport as she headed for vacation with boyfriend
- [East Bay Times](https://eastbaytimes.com/2026/11/05/uc-berkeley-student-ice-sfo-arrest) — UC Berkeley student still in custody after arrest by ICE at San Francisco International Airport
- [Newsweek](https://newsweek.com/berkeley-student-arrested-ice-12670737) — UC Berkeley student arrested by ICE while traveling for weekend getaway
- [BizToc](https://biztoc.com/x/37b7ffb0de960c59) — UC Berkeley Student Arrested By ICE While Traveling For Weekend Getaway
- [Winnipeg Free Press](https://winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/11/05/ice-arrests-23-year-old-uc-berkeley-student-and-asylum-seeker-at-san-francisco-airport) — ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport
- [The Record](https://therecord.com/news/world/united-states/ice-arrests-23-year-old-uc-berkeley-student-and-asylum-seeker-at-san-francisco-airport/article_04d092ac-3801-55ca-b476-f644db9f3a28.html) — ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport
- [libero.pe](https://libero.pe/estados-unidos/2026/11/05/alerta-maxima-inmigrantes-legales-indocumentados-en-estados-unidos-ice-arresta-estudiante-universitaria-en-aeropuerto-antes-de-sus-vacaciones-ee-uu-usa-lbeu-323550) — MAXIMUM ALERT, Legal and Undocumented Immigrants in the U.S.: ICE ARRESTS UNIVERSITY STUDENT at the Airport Before Your Vacation, Why?
- [The Independent](https://independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/ice-arrest-calfornia-student-berkeley-san-francisco-b3079582.html) — ICE arrests foreign college student heading on vacation at airport
- [The Independent (US)](https://the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/ice-arrest-calfornia-student-berkeley-san-francisco-b3079582.html) — ICE arrests foreign college student heading on vacation at airport
- [Hoodline](https://hoodline.com/2026/11/ice-detains-uc-berkeley-student-23-at-sfo-before-portland-flight-with-boyfriend) — UC Berkeley Student Detained by ICE at SFO Airport
- [Patch](https://patch.com/california/berkeley/ice-arrests-uc-berkeley-student-san-francisco-international-airport-report) — ICE Arrests UC Berkeley Student At San Francisco International Airport: Report
- [SFist](https://sfist.com/2026/11/03/uc-berkeley-student-seeking-asylum-detained-by-ice-at-sfo) — UC Berkeley Student Seeking Asylum Detained by ICE at SFO
- [KTVU FOX 2](https://ktvu.com/news/uc-berkeley-student-detained-ice-sfo) — UC Berkeley student taken into custody by ICE at San Francisco airport
- [NBC Bay Area](https://nbcbayarea.com/news/local/uc-berkeley-student-arrested-ice-sfo-airport/4169537) — UC Berkeley student arrested by ICE at SFO Airport, legal team files petition
- [Hindustan Times](https://hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/ice-arrests-female-uc-berkeley-student-at-san-francisco-airport-was-seeking-asylum-based-on-severe-gender-based-violence-in-colombia-101793694311683.html) — ICE arrests female UC Berkeley student at San Francisco airport, was seeking asylum based on ‘severe gender-based violence’ in Colombia
- [The Daily Californian](https://dailycal.org/news/campus/uc-berkeley-student-held-by-ice-following-detention-at-san-francisco-international-airport/article_4994b45b-1960-4b7c-93ea-c5a0410abca4.html) — UC Berkeley student held by ICE following detention at San Francisco airport
- [Berkeleyside](https://berkeleyside.org/2026/11/02/ice-arrests-23-year-old-uc-berkeley-student-and-asylum-seeker-at-san-francisco-airport-attorney-says) — ICE arrests 23-year-old UC Berkeley student and asylum seeker at San Francisco airport, attorney says

## Questions

**Why was Paula Valentina Albornoz Hernandez arrested?**

Paula Valentina Albornoz Hernandez, a 23-year-old UC Berkeley student from Colombia, was arrested by ICE agents on October 30 at San Francisco International Airport. The Department of Homeland Security stated she was deportable for overstaying a visa.

**What was the judge's ruling?**

U.S. District Court Judge Dena Coggins ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement to release Albornoz Hernandez, ruling that due process requires notice and a hearing before liberty can be deprived. She agreed with the defense that detention violated the Constitution.

**How did the Department of Homeland Security respond?**

The Department of Homeland Security called Judge Dena Coggins an 'activist judge' and defended its policy of detaining immigrants at airports. The department also stated that Albornoz Hernandez was deportable for overstaying a visa and that her work authorization did not confer legal status.

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