Mexican man detained by ICE despite military parole, family fights for release
Jul 2, 2026·Location: Rio Grande Valley, TX
Country of origin: Mexico

Victor Luna Lopez, a Mexican national residing in the U.S. since 2004, was detained by ICE while working as a roofer after agents observed workers on a private property roof using a drone and conducted document verification. Luna Lopez holds military parole status due to his daughter's active service in the U.S. military, which his family and attorney argue should protect him from detention. He is being held at El Valle Detention Center while his family pursues legal action and public support for his release.
Sources
- ICE Detention: Family Fights For Mexican Man Detained By ICE Despite Military Parole | FOX RGV
foxrgv.tv·Jul 2, 2026·archived copy
- Judge urges family held at Texas detention center since June be released
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- Family Fights For Release Of Mexican Man Detained At El Valle Detention Center | FOX RGV
foxrgv.tv·Jul 1, 2026·archived copy
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