Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
Minnesota News
MPR News Staff

Former employee of Hardcoat facing deportation granted $3,000 bond

People holding signs at a protest
Protesters gather outside Hardcoat Inc. in St. Louis Park on March 5 to protest recent federal immigration arrests of workers at the company.
Regina Medina | MPR News

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

A 27-year-old Guatemalan man who made an appearance at Fort Snelling Immigration Court Wednesday used to work at Hardcoat Inc. where ICE arrested several people last month. 

That’s according to the attorney representing Wilson Navas-Gomez, who faces deportation. However, attorney Gabriella Anderson didn’t say if Navas-Gomez, who is being detained at Freeborn County Jail, was one of the people arrested at the business Feb. 13. 

Judge Sarah Mazzie granted Wilson Navas-Gomez a $3,000 bond.  

She said Navas-Gomez has no criminal record and has a child who is a U.S. citizen as well as several relatives living in the country. The judge also noted that Navas-Gomez’s father is a lawful permanent resident and has filed a request with the government to grant legal status for his son. Mazzie said Navas-Gomez entered the U.S. illegally in 2020.

ICE Assistant Chief Counsel Luke Nelson requested a higher bond, saying Navas-Gomez had not tried to “regularize his status” while being in the country illegally.

Mazzie told Navas-Gomez that if he pays the bond he’ll be released. But she said that won’t end his legal matters. 

“You will have additional hearings in the future to decide whether you will be permitted to stay in the United States,” said Mazzie. She added that he needs to also stay in contact with his lawyer. “That will be important because your case could last many years.”