Cancer Detainee Released After 2 Months | Spokane News

A 76-year-old Filipino-American man with Stage Four prostate cancer was released from ICE detention after two months, but his ordeal is far from over. Detained during a citizenship interview for failing to disclose a past conviction, Loreto Javar endured inadequate food and missed critical cancer treatments while behind bars. Now under ankle monitor supervision, he faces deportation and struggles with PTSD, too afraid to leave home. Though the Philippine Consulate thanked ICE for the release, advocates say they failed to adequately support him — even misidentifying his cancer type. With upcoming court dates and limited mobility, Javar’s health remains precarious, and supporters push for his monitor to be removed and case dismissed. For now, he’s home — savoring his wife’s cooking — but his fight for justice continues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ac291d63c81c3d1a