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San Antonio father with valid work permit detained by ICE, family loses home

Apr 16, 2026 · San Antonio, TX

San Antonio father with valid work permit detained by ICE, family loses home

Octavio Daniel Cabrera Valdez was detained by ICE on April 16, 2026, while at work. He held a valid work permit at the time of his detention. His detention has forced his partner and two children (ages 8 and 4) out of their apartment. Cabrera Valdez was the sole provider for his family and also cared for his mother and father, both U.S. citizens, prior to his detention.

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