Construction business owner detained by ICE, leaves children including nonverbal autistic son
Jun 26, 2026·Location: Dover, NJ

A construction business owner with no criminal history was detained by ICE while traveling to work. He is the father of an 11-year-old daughter and an 8-year-old nonverbal autistic son who depends on him for daily care and support. His family is seeking legal representation to fight his detention and reunify the family.
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