Man detained by ICE at LaGuardia Airport, held 15 days in Pennsylvania
Aug 5, 2026·Location: New York, NY

Steven Orrego Upegui was detained by ICE at LaGuardia Airport in New York City while on his way to celebrate his mother's birthday. He was chained and transferred to a detention facility in Pennsylvania, where he spent 15 days in custody before being released with the help of his partner and family. His immigration case remains ongoing, and he is raising funds to cover legal defense and attorney fees.
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