Yesterday, word traveled on Twitter that local DJ Kutmah (Justin McNulty) has been taken into immigration authorities' custody and faces deportation. Dublab, the music site/DJ collective with whom Kutmah is often affiliated, confirmed the news this morning. Dublab's release notes that the DJ was taken into custody on Wednesday morning and is being held in New Mexico.

More details as they arise. Read the May 10 update here: “Kutmah's Immigration Woes Lead to #FREEKOOTZ Twitter Campaign.”

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