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Mauricio M.: Eden Prairie father of three detained by ICE, family confined to home

Mauricio Martínez was detained during a January 9 traffic stop and sent to a Texas facility, where his wife says conditions include overcrowding and spoiled food, leaving the family struggling financially.

Jan 9, 2026Eden Prairie, MNCountry of origin: Colombia

Mauricio M.: Eden Prairie father of three detained by ICE, family confined to home
Photo via EP Local News

Mauricio Martínez was detained by ICE agents during a traffic stop on January 9 and transferred to a detention facility in El Paso, Texas. His wife Nancy Parra and their three children have remained largely confined to their home. Parra reported that her husband is held in conditions including overcrowding, spoiled food, and poor sanitation. The family experiences financial hardship without his income.

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