Jesus Cruz was detained by ICE agents at a Westchester car wash in Los Angeles on June 9, 2025, while employed polishing luxury vehicles. His wife Noemi Ciau was unable to locate him in ICE's online system or receive communication for days after his detention. At least 26 car wash workers were detained across L.A. area locations during immigration raids that week, with advocates reporting difficulty locating detainees held in temporary facilities.