Marine's mother detained at Camp Pendleton, held three weeks before release
Oct 31, 2025·Location: Oceanside, CA
Country of origin: Mexico

Luisa Rodriguez, a Mexican national who immigrated to the U.S. over 30 years ago and worked in courts, was detained by ICE agents on September 28, 2025, at Camp Pendleton's gate while visiting her pregnant daughter, a newly enlisted U.S. Marine. Rodriguez and her husband Esteban Rios were initially released with ankle monitors but were taken back into custody at a subsequent ICE check-in appointment. Rodriguez was held at Otay Mesa Detention Center for nearly three weeks before being released on October 30. Her husband was deported to Tijuana on October 31. The family has pending green card applications and no criminal history.
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Sources
- Who are Esteban Rios and Luisa Rodriguez? US Marine's parents detained by ICE while visiting daughter in California
hindustantimes.com·Oct 14, 2025·archived copy
- Marine dad deported after being detained by ICE at Camp Pendleton, son says
nbcsandiego.com·Oct 10, 2025·archived copy
- Family visit to Camp Pendleton ended with ICE deporting Marine’s dad
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- Father of U.S. Marine reservist deported following visit to Camp Pendleton
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abc11.com·Oct 15, 2025·archived copy
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