Father detained by ICE, family raises funds for detention costs
Aug 21, 2026·Location: Jacksonville, FL

A close family friend, described as a father of two, uncle, and brother, was arrested by ICE. According to the organizer, he had worked and paid taxes in the U.S. for years without incident. The family started a fundraiser to help cover future costs related to his detention, citing uncertainty over his timeline in the detention facility.
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