SAN DIEGO — An Afghan ally who served alongside U.S. forces during the war in Afghanistan is speaking publicly since his release from immigration detention, saying he still believes in America despite spending more than three months in federal custody.

Sayed Naser was released last week after a federal judge dismissed his case and ordered his immediate release, ruling that the government had violated his right to due process. The judge also barred U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from detaining Naser again without further court approval.

"I was in a detention center. These 100 days were the hardest days of my life," Naser said Thursday, surrounded by his attorney and advocates. "I'm so happy that I'm free."

Naser's case drew international attention after ICE agents arrested hi

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