Venezuelan man released after nearly 7 months in ICE detention, lost home and job
Sep 3, 2026·Location: San Antonio, TX
Country 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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