Father detained by ICE at work, leaves newborn baby and wife behind
Oct 5, 2026

José Esteban, a husband and first-time father, was detained by ICE on August 15 while working to support his family. He had entered the United States legally with a visa, hoping to build a better life. His wife, Jeudyz, is now caring for their newborn son, Agustin, alone while dealing with the emotional and financial strain of his detention, and the family is raising funds to cover rent, household expenses, and legal fees.
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