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Jose Pablo T.G.: Salvadoran father of four U.S. citizens arrested by ICE at immigration interview

A Salvadoran father of four U.S. citizen children, in the U.S. since 2004, was arrested at a scheduled interview with his wife; a judge ordered his immediate release.

Jan 9, 2026Santa Ana, CACountry of origin: El Salvador

A 42-year-old Salvadoran national was arrested by ICE agents on January 9, 2026, when he and his wife appeared at the Santa Ana Field Office for a scheduled interview regarding their pending I-130 petition. He had been living in the U.S. since 2004 and was previously released on his own recognizance in 2011 after removal proceedings were initiated. He is the primary financial provider for four U.S. citizen children. The court granted his application for a temporary restraining order and ordered his immediate release from custody.

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