Man arrested by ICE after dropping off pregnant wife at health clinic
Mar 9, 2025 · Charlotte, NC
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Elmer Flores on March 9 after he dropped off his pregnant wife and children at a Mecklenburg County health office for a nutrition program appointment. According to advocacy group Siembra NC, Flores had no criminal record and is being held at a detention facility in Georgia.
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