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Parents detained by ICE during traffic stop, mother injured during arrest

July 27, 2026 · Belleville, NJ

Parents detained by ICE during traffic stop, mother injured during arrest

Erika and Edgard, a married couple and parents of two with a granddaughter, were removed from their car by ICE officers without explanation. Erika was injured during the arrest, sustaining bruises to her hands and arms. The couple have lived in the country as taxpayers with no legal problems and have worked to build a better life for their family. Their daughter Valeria is seeking legal representation funds to help them fight detention and reunite the family.

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