Santiago M.: Colombian asylum seeker with work permit deported after fake-buyer ICE stingSantiago Merlo, a Colombian man in California, was lured by a fake Facebook Marketplace buyer and detained by about 10 patrol units. He had a valid work permit and pending asylum case but was later deported to Colombia.Sep 17, 2026·Sacramento, CA·Colombia·Univision📦,Instagram📦
Mario F.A.: Wife of man detained by ICE can't afford rent, food or diapersMario Eduardo Fajardo Aviles's wife launched a GoFundMe after his detention left her unable to pay rent or buy food and diapers while covering thousands in legal fees to fight his case.Jan 2025·Pittsburgh, PA·PublicSource📦,GoFundMe📦,Instagram📦
Julio O. and Lucero G.: Texas siblings take on parental roles after immigration raid separates familyAfter agents arrested their parents, Julio Orosco and Lucero Garza, in a January raid in Donna, Texas, their six children took on caretaking and work duties, with 22-year-old Andrea becoming head of household.Jan 1, 2025·Donna, TX·Mexico·New York Times,Noticias de Delicias📦,Seattle Times,Instagram📦
