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Longtime restauranteur parents detained by ICE, facing deportation to China

Jun 10, 2026 · Palatka, FL, China

Longtime restauranteur parents detained by ICE, facing deportation to China

Leo's parents, ages 60 and 62, were detained by ICE and held separately at facilities within an hour of Palatka, Florida. The parents have lived in the United States since the 1990s and operated Palatka Buffet for nearly 20 years before their son Leo took over the family business with Leo's Fine Sushi. They are facing deportation to China. Their son has launched a fundraiser to support legal fees and family expenses during their detention.

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