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Savannah State University baseball player Johan Sandoval was freed from ICE detention after a bond was posted, thanks to a crowdfunding effort that exceeded $37,000 and a new I‑20 form issued by the school.
A Dominican Republic native and standout baseball player was detained by ICE for a lapsed I‑20 form, released on bond, and is now working to reinstate his F‑1 visa while his university challenges a SEVIS database error.
Johan Sandoval’s brief incarceration by ICE sparked controversy, from GPS monitoring to legal challenges, while his supporters rally behind him.
After weeks in ICE custody, Johan Sandoval was released on bond funded by a grassroots campaign in Coastal Georgia. His university has issued a new I‑20 form, and his legal team continues to navigate the remaining immigration proceedings.
Student‑athlete Johan Sandoval recounts his ICE detention, visa termination, and his fight to return to Savannah State baseball.
A 22‑year‑old Dominican Republic native and Savannah State University baseball player was held by federal immigration officials, disputes the agency’s flight accusation, and now navigates a bond‑conditioned release with an ankle monitor.
A 22‑year‑old baseball standout from the Dominican Republic was taken into ICE custody over an expired student‑visa form, spent nearly two weeks in a New York detention center, and now battles to stay in the U.S. while wearing an ankle monitor and chasing a professional career.
A Dominican-born pitcher who earned MVP at the 2026 HBCU Baseball All-Star Game was taken into custody by immigration authorities, prompting a family-led campaign and university advocacy.
Baseball standout Johan Sandoval, a Dominican Republic native and Savannah State University scholar, was taken into custody by ICE while leaving his girlfriend’s apartment. His sister Stacey has raised over $30,000 toward legal costs, emphasizing his clean record and community service.
A promising collegiate athlete from the Dominican Republic is caught in a visa dispute that threatens his scholarship and future in baseball, sparking community support and legal advocacy.
A rising senior at Savannah State University was taken into custody by federal agents, raising questions about student visa enforcement and its impact on international scholars.
A standout collegiate player’s detention has sparked a community fundraising effort to cover bond, legal fees and living expenses while his immigration case proceeds.
Johan Sandoval, a Dominican‑born pitcher at Savannah State University, was detained by immigration authorities, prompting a community‑wide response.
Johan Sandoval, a 22‑year‑old standout from the Dominican Republic, was taken into ICE custody in Clifton Park after his student visa expired. His family is seeking legal aid while Savannah State University works to assist his release.
Johan Sandoval, a Savannah State University baseball player and 2026 HBCU Baseball All-Star Game MVP, was taken into custody by ICE shortly after his accolade, sparking a community response and raising questions about visa compliance for international student‑athletes.
A GoFundMe created by Sandoval’s sister highlights the legal challenges and community support surrounding the case.
The 2026 SIAC baseball tournament saw Savannah State's Tigers finish with a 27‑20 overall record after a series of close contests, highlighted by key contributions from Bynton Edge, Kidane Stephens, Johan Sandoval, Jason Ramos and Tyler Tucker.
Three Savannah State baseball players receive conference honors, with Sandoval earning First Team and McCormack and Perez making the Second Team.