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Father detained by ICE, facing deportation to Mexico after 30 years

July 7, 2026 · Lakeside, CA, Mexico

Father detained by ICE, facing deportation to Mexico after 30 years

Leodegario was detained by ICE while traveling to work and is currently in immigration detention facing deportation to Mexico, a country where he has not lived for 30 years. He is a father of five children and husband who has worked to provide for his family and is known in his community for his generosity and willingness to help others. His family is fundraising for legal representation and living expenses as they fight to keep him in the United States and prevent family separation.

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