Brooklyn Father Detained by ICE While Heading to Birthday Party
Jan 10, 2026·Location: Brooklyn, NY
Jose Manuel De Paz Cruz, a 31-year-old father with no criminal record, was arrested by ICE agents in Sunset Park on January 10, 2026, while walking home from work to attend his step-son's birthday party. After being detained in Brooklyn, Cruz was transferred to multiple locations including Manhattan, New Jersey, Arizona, and California.
Sources
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