Jose Luis was detained by ICE in January 2026 while riding his bike in California. He has lived in the United States for nearly 20 years and is the father of two children, ages 13 and 8. He was held at the Adelanto detention facility. His family organized a fundraiser (Kermes) in Garden Grove, California in April 2026 to raise funds for his legal expenses and release. Activists visited him in detention during this period.