Esteban R.: Marine's father deported to Mexico after ICE arrest at Camp Pendleton
Esteban Rios, who came to the U.S. over 30 years ago and has a son serving as a Marine, was detained while visiting his pregnant daughter and deported to Mexico on Oct. 10.
Sep 28, 2025San Diego, CACountry of origin: Mexico
Esteban Rios, a Mexican national who immigrated to the U.S. over 30 years ago, was detained by ICE agents on September 28, 2025, at Camp Pendleton while attempting to visit his pregnant daughter with his wife Luisa Rodriguez. Initially released with an ankle monitor, he was detained again when he checked in with ICE days later and was deported on Friday, October 10, 2025. The family has pending green card applications sponsored by his son, U.S. Marine Steve Rios, and says they have no criminal history.
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- Marine dad deported after being detained by ICE at Camp Pendleton, son says
NBC San Diego·Oct 10, 2025·archived copy
- Family visit to Camp Pendleton ended with ICE deporting Marine’s dad
Marine Corps Times·Oct 15, 2025·archived copy
- Father of U.S. Marine reservist deported following visit to Camp Pendleton
Orange County Register·Oct 17, 2025·archived copy
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