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Former Utah student detained by ICE after traffic stop, lawyer says

Jun 5, 2025·Location: Park City, UT

Former Utah student detained by ICE after traffic stop, lawyer says
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Lisandro Pantaleon Pacheco, 22, attended the University of Utah for more than two years, pursuing a bachelor's degree in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, but had not completed his degree when ICE detained him while driving to a new job in Park City. He was transported to West Valley City and then to a county jail in Evanston, Wyoming, where his attorney says he awaits transfer before pursuing bond or a habeas corpus filing. His girlfriend, Britney Xiques, said the couple had recently celebrated their second anniversary and that Pacheco had bought an engagement ring before his detention; more than 70 supporters gathered on his family's behalf. Pacheco came to the U.S. at age 1 and was undocumented at the time of his arrest, which his attorney says followed only a traffic citation; up to eight others were detained in the same ICE operation.

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