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Luisa R. and Esteban R.: Marine's mother detained by ICE at Camp Pendleton gate visiting pregnant daughter

Luisa Rodriguez, in the U.S. over 30 years, was detained at Camp Pendleton visiting her pregnant daughter, a new Marine. She was held nearly three weeks; her husband was deported to Tijuana.

Oct 31, 2025Oceanside, CACountry of origin: Mexico

Luisa R. and Esteban R.: Marine's mother detained by ICE at Camp Pendleton gate visiting pregnant daughter
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Luisa Rodriguez, a Mexican national who immigrated to the U.S. over 30 years ago and worked in courts, was detained by ICE agents on September 28, 2025, at Camp Pendleton's gate while visiting her pregnant daughter, a newly enlisted U.S. Marine. Rodriguez and her husband Esteban Rios were initially released with ankle monitors but were taken back into custody at a subsequent ICE check-in appointment. Rodriguez was held at Otay Mesa Detention Center for nearly three weeks before being released on October 30. Her husband was deported to Tijuana on October 31. The family has pending green card applications and no criminal history.

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Oct 31, 2025—Husband Esteban Rios deported to Tijuana
Oct 30, 2025—Luisa Rodriguez released from Otay Mesa Detention Center after nearly three weeks in custody
Oct 10, 2025—Rodriguez detained again at ICE check-in appointment; husband Esteban Rios deported to Tijuana
Sep 28, 2025—Luisa Rodriguez and husband Esteban Rios detained by ICE at Camp Pendleton gate while visiting their daughter; initially released with ankle monitors
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