Man arrested by ICE on way to work, family seeks help fighting deportation
Aug 21, 2026·Location: Haltom City, TX
Gustavo was arrested by ICE on a Wednesday morning while on his way to work. His wife, Flor Cecilia, who is unable to work due to health issues, and their children Kenia and Gustavo Jr. are struggling financially as a result. The family is raising money to hire an attorney to secure his release from jail and fight his deportation case.
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