Colombian Uber driver with pending asylum case detained by ICE in Florida
A Colombian Uber driver with a pending asylum case, valid license and work permit was detained in Florida. Her family says she has been repeatedly transferred with little information and describes poor conditions at the facility.
Mar 25, 2026Orlando, FLCountry of origin: Colombia

A Colombian woman working as an Uber driver was detained by ICE in Florida despite having a pending asylum case, a valid driver's license, and work authorization. Her family reports constant transfers, lack of information about her whereabouts, poor detention conditions, and concerns about potential deportation while the family remains separated.
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- Detienen a conductora de Uber con asilo pendiente en Florida; familia denuncia abuso
- Denuncian detención de migrante tras control vial pese a licencia temporal válida
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Univision·Jan 22, 2026·archived copy
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