Juan T.: Asylum-seeking father of Atlanta United player detained by ICE at traffic stop
Juan Tablante, a Venezuelan asylum seeker since 2016 and father of an Atlanta United soccer player, was detained during a traffic stop despite holding a valid work permit. His son is raising funds for his legal defense.
May 9, 2026Orlando, FLCountry of origin: Venezuela
Juan Tablante, a Venezuelan asylum seeker since 2016 and father of Atlanta United FC midfielder Moisés Tablante, was detained by ICE agents during a traffic stop while driving from Orlando, Florida to Atlanta, Georgia. He holds a valid work permit and driver's license and has no criminal record, but remains in immigration detention despite his pending asylum status. His son launched a fundraiser to cover legal fees, bail, and business expenses as the family fights the case.
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- 'Mi padre es el pilar de nuestra familia': futbolista de Atlanta United revela pesadilla tras arresto de ICE
Univision·May 8, 2026·archived copy
- “Hicieron todo por mí”, futbolista del Atlanta United pide liberación de su padre detenido por ICE
- ICE detuvo al padre del futbolista venezolano Moisés Tablante
El Nacional·May 9, 2026·archived copy
- Donate to Ayúdanos a traer a Mi Papa Juan Tablante a CASA!, organized by Moises Tablante
GoFundMe·May 1, 2026·archived copy
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