Artemio C.R.: Asylum seeker with work permit and severe sleep apnea detained by ICE
Artemio Castillo-Romero, a Honduran asylum seeker with a valid work permit and no criminal record, was detained minutes after a routine traffic stop. His wife is seeking his release, citing his sleep apnea and declining mental health.
Oct 10, 2026Collier County, FLCountry of origin: Honduras

Artemio Castillo-Romero, who entered the U.S. from Honduras seeking political asylum, was detained by ICE agents in Collier County just minutes after state troopers pulled him over for a traffic violation and let him go with only a warning. He held a valid work permit and driver's license and had no criminal record, according to his wife, Dedee Castillo. His sister-in-law, Larissa Diliberato, pleaded with officers at the scene to release him, and his wife is now calling for his release on bond, citing his severe sleep apnea and worsening mental health while in detention.
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