ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. – Two people tied to a raided restaurant shut down after federal immigration raids plan to reopen their shuttered restaurant as soon as possible.

FOX 2 News was the only television station in court to hear that revelation—along with another twist.

Restaurant owner Guo Liang Ye and his brother-in-law, Da Jin Ye, appeared in federal court Monday. They pleaded not guilty to harboring and concealing illegal immigrants. They may be released this week on $100,000 secured bonds.

Attorneys for both defendants said in court that they were surprised to learn that ICE plans to deport some of the restaurant workers arrested within the next seven days.

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