Luis Miguel C.: Venezuelan man held nearly 7 months by ICE, lost home and job
Luis Miguel Chávez was held nearly seven months in ICE detention, losing his house, car and job, and is now trying to rebuild his life in San Antonio.
Sep 3, 2026San Antonio, TXCountry of origin: Venezuela

Luis Miguel Chávez, a Venezuelan man, was held for nearly seven months at an ICE detention center before being released. He said he lost his house, car, and job during his detention and is now trying to rebuild his life in San Antonio.
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