Mexican father arrested by ICE on way to soccer game, separating from family
Jul 2, 2026 · Salt Lake City, UT, Mexico
Arturo, a 48-year-old Mexican man, was arrested by ICE in Salt Lake City on Sunday, June 30, 2026, while on his way to a soccer game. His wife Veronica reported the arrest shattered their family. According to immigration attorney Ysabel Lonazco in Utah, the detention occurred during a broader ICE enforcement surge in late June.
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