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Nephew detained by ICE en route to work, family seeks legal aid

July 11, 2026 · Conyers, GA, Mexico

Nephew detained by ICE en route to work, family seeks legal aid

Nico Valencia, a Mexican national, was detained by ICE while traveling to work and is being held at Stewart Detention Center. His family, including his uncle Jacob and aunt Leanne Valencia, has been unable to contact him since his detention three days prior. Nico immigrated to the United States to support his mother and siblings in rural Mexico. His family is raising funds to cover legal and detention fees associated with his case.

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