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Teen says ICE detained and deported his mother after he spoke out

Sep 21, 2026·Location: Alamo, TX

Teen says ICE detained and deported his mother after he spoke out
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Teresa Ochoa was detained by ICE agents at her workplace in Alamo, Texas, and, according to a local advocate, was deported shortly afterward. Her 17-year-old son, Luis Ochoa, a U.S. citizen, had been arrested by immigration agents days earlier after witnessing an apprehension near a Marine Corps recruiting office; he said agents offered him money to stay silent and threatened to detain his undocumented relatives if he kept speaking publicly. Advocacy groups We the People RGV and Carnalismo Brown Berets are calling for a congressional hearing and independent investigation into the family's case. DHS did not address questions about Teresa's detention or the alleged threats against Luis.

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