Judge Denies Bond to Detained D.C. Baseball Coach

An immigration judge refused bond for Amaury Monsalve, whom ICE is seeking to deport after moving to revoke his green card.

Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Immigration

Bold flat-color editorial illustration of a plain federal government building facade in deep red and cream against a pale sky, conveying institutional weight. — An immigration judge denied bond to Washington-area baseball coach Amaury Monsalve, who ICE is seeking to deport after moving to revoke his green card. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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An immigration judge denied bond to Amaury Monsalve, a D.C.-area baseball coach detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The judge ordered him deported, and he remains in ICE custody in Louisiana.

Why it matters

ICE alleges Monsalve lied on immigration paperwork to obtain his green card, and the court gave weight to the removal order and findings of intentional false statements. The case shows how allegations about past immigration filings can outweigh community support in bond decisions.

Immigration Judge David A. Gardey denied Monsalve's bond request on Tuesday and ordered him deported, with Monsalve remaining in ICE custody in Louisiana. The family has not decided whether to appeal, and the allegation of false statements on his green card application has not been adjudicated.

The players

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

The federal agency responsible for immigration enforcement, which detained Monsalve and moved to revoke his lawful permanent resident status.

David A. Gardey

The immigration judge who denied Monsalve's bond request and ordered him deported.

The details

Monsalve was detained by ICE in November 2026 after D.C. police stopped an Uber he was driving and arrested him and several passengers, finding open alcohol containers, drugs and a firearm in the vehicle. Prosecutors declined to pursue criminal charges against him. His wife says the lawyer who prepared his green card documents did not disclose he had a son with her.

2003: Monsalve moved to the United States from Venezuela.
2006: Monsalve became a lawful permanent resident.
2025: ICE moved to revoke his lawful permanent resident status.
November 2026: Monsalve was detained by ICE after his D.C. arrest.
November 3, 2026: An immigration judge denied his bond request.

Legal Context

ICE's move to revoke Monsalve's green card rests on allegations of misrepresentation in immigration filings, a ground the Immigration and Nationality Act allows for stripping lawful permanent residents of status. The bond ruling shows how those allegations and an existing removal order can weigh more heavily than community support in detention decisions.

Green card holders facing allegations about past immigration filings can be detained and denied bond even with strong community ties. Families in similar situations should consult immigration counsel promptly about appeal deadlines and options.

The takeaway

Lawful permanent residence can be revoked on allegations of misrepresentation years after approval, so documentation of an immigration filing matters long after a green card is issued. Anyone with a pending status question should keep copies of their original application records and get legal advice early.