Father detained by ICE while walking to work, no warrant

Jan 14, 2026·Location: Los Angeles, CA

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Father detained by ICE while walking to work, no warrant — Photo via GoFundMe

A father of four and grandfather of three was detained by ICE on January 14, 2026, while walking from a mini market back to work during his break. He had no arrest warrant. His family is seeking financial assistance to support the family during his detention.

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Donate To Help Zavala Family's Father Detained By ICE, organized by Ernesto Zavala
GoFundMe·Jan 19, 2026·archived copy

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