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Father of child with severe medical needs released after 22 days in detention

Nov 2025 · Mexico

Father of child with severe medical needs released after 22 days in detention

A Mexican father caring for his 7-year-old son with kidney disease, hypothyroidism, and chronic respiratory failure requiring a feeding tube and ventilator was detained by ICE for 22 days. While he was detained, his son's medical care fell entirely to his mother. A federal judge ordered his release in November.

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