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Aquino: Germantown father detained by ICE after traffic stop over broken light

A Maryland father of five, the sole provider for his family, was detained after a traffic stop over a broken light. He has lived in the U.S. for 23 years.

Sep 6, 2026Germantown, MD

Aquino: Germantown father detained by ICE after traffic stop over broken light
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A Maryland man named Aquino, described by his family as the sole provider for his wife and five children, was taken into ICE custody after being pulled over by police for a broken vehicle light. His family says it remains unclear why he was detained or why he continues to be held. Family friend Kristi Voigt said Aquino has lived in the U.S. for 23 years and called him 'a good man.' A GoFundMe launched to cover legal expenses and household costs raised more than $10,000 from 161 donors within three days.

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