Efforts to free an undocumented Buda resident in Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody hit a snag in court earlier this month when improper identification held back a decision on bond.

Janelie Rodriguez, 25, remains in the South Texas Detention Center in Pearsall despite efforts by her attorney to have her released on bond until her next court hearing Sept. 19.

Rodriguez has resided in the U.S. for over 20 years and fears returning to Mexico alone. 

Chito Vela, Rodriguez’s att...