Newly wed asylum seeker from Venezuela detained by ICE one week after wedding
Aug 10, 2026 · PA, Venezuela

Nelson Contreras-Gelves, a legal asylum seeker from Venezuela who arrived in the U.S. in 2022, was detained by ICE one week after his wedding in 2026. According to the post, Contreras-Gelves was taken into custody during a routine appointment check-in. He had followed all required procedures and was in the process of seeking asylum.
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