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Mother detained by ICE after 20 years in U.S., family seeks help

Sep 18, 2026·Location: Port Isabel, TX

Mother detained by ICE after 20 years in U.S., family seeks help
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A mother of a family in Port Isabel, Texas, is being detained by ICE after living in the U.S. for more than 20 years. Her daughter describes her as a loving, hard-working caretaker with no prior criminal record, not even a traffic violation. The family launched a fundraiser to help cover immigration legal expenses and household costs while she remains in detention.

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