ICE detention leaves Eden Prairie family fearful and isolated
Jan 9, 2026 · Eden Prairie, MN, Colombia
DetainmentDetention ConditionsMinorFamilyRefugee/Asylum SeekerInjury/IllnessPerson with DisabilityVehicle/Traffic StopMinnesota
Mauricio Martínez was detained by ICE agents during a traffic stop on January 9 and transferred to a detention facility in El Paso, Texas. His wife Nancy Parra and their three children have remained largely confined to their home. Parra reported that her husband is held in conditions including overcrowding, spoiled food, and poor sanitation. The family experiences financial hardship without his income.
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