ICE detains Worthington man with valid permit to be in U.S.
Feb 1, 2026·Location: Worthington, MN
Country of origin: El Salvador

Jose Lozano, a 28-year-old Worthington resident with a valid temporary permit allowing him to remain in the U.S. for five years, was detained by ICE agents on February 1, 2026, while attempting to jumpstart his minivan. Lozano, who arrived from El Salvador as an asylum seeker ten years ago, was working as a mechanic and attending college when detained. He was being held in a Minneapolis detention center with a hearing scheduled for February 28, 2026, though an earlier bond hearing was possible.
Sources
- Update: ICE detains Worthington man with permit to be in U.S.
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