Green card holder detained by ICE after Mexico trip
May 24, 2025·Location: Chicago, IL
Country of origin: Mexico

Gonzalo Ladron de Guevara, a lawful permanent resident since 2003, was detained by ICE in May 2025 after returning to Chicago from Mexico where he had scattered his mother's ashes. He was held for seven days by CBP for secondary screening before being transferred to ICE custody and charged federally. The detention is linked to a dismissed felony fraud charge from approximately 13 years prior related to prescription fraud.
Sources
- Man with green card for over 20 years detained by ICE on return to US—Wife
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- Green card holder held by ICE for two months: "Thought that we were safe"
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- Green card holder detained by immigration agents at airport
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- Newsweek
- ilabacalaw.com
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