Many undocumented aliens have continued to live in the US while reporting regularly to ICE; deportation is not automatic as you imply.

I agree with Judge Reinhardt's opinion that the federal gov't. decision to deport Ortiz and break up his family is “inhumane” and “contrary to the values of the country and its legal system.”

Reinhardt pointed out that Ortiz is a "good hombre," meaning he is the kind of guy our immigration laws were designed to let in.  It makes no sense to deport him, nothing is gained.

It takes a mean spirit to want Ortiz's family broken because of something he did as a 15 year old.  Family values are more important than laying blame.