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Valencia College student detained by ICE during traffic stop, released after advocacy

Mar 1, 2025 · Orlando, FL, Venezuela

Valencia College student detained by ICE during traffic stop, released after advocacy

A.G., a Venezuelan national with Temporary Protected Status and a pending asylum application, was detained by ICE agents during a traffic stop in Orange County while driving to work. Despite holding a valid driver's license, work permit, and Social Security card, he was handcuffed and held in ICE custody for several days. During detention, ICE repeatedly pressured him to self-deport. He was released on his own recognizance with assistance from Rep. Anna Eskamani and legal advocates.

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