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Family says ICE wrongfully detained Georgia man during traffic stop

Feb 10, 2026 · Folkston, GA, Venezuela

Family says ICE wrongfully detained Georgia man during traffic stop

Jimmy Paz, a Georgia man with a valid work permit and no criminal record, was detained by ICE agents during a traffic stop in January despite presenting valid identification documents. Paz, who has lived in the U.S. for 21 years and was approved for temporary protected status in 2022, is being held at the ICE Processing Center in Folkston. His family expresses concern about his health, as he had a heart transplant four years ago, and hopes he will be released to continue his asylum process outside of custody.

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