Samuel Martínez Gutiérrez was detained by ICE agents on September 4, 2026, while returning home from work. He has lived in the United States for eight years and is described by his family as a hardworking, respectful man committed to his family and community. He is currently held at the ICE Processing Center in Aurora, Colorado, and his family has launched a fundraiser to cover legal fees and commissary funds ahead of an immigration court hearing.