Culver City Ice Cream Vendor Returns Home After Months Detained by ICE, Granted Permanent Residency

Community Support Secures Release

• 🚚 After over 100 days in federal custody, a beloved Culver City ice cream vendor, identified as Lozano, has returned home.
• 🤝 Lozano was detained by federal immigration agents in June, leaving his ice cream cart abandoned, but community members rallied around his case.
• ✊ Supporters raised money and hired attorneys, leading to his release and the granting of permanent residency (a Green Card) through his wife.

A Welcome Return and New Beginnings

• 🥳 Community members celebrated Lozano's return, with many expressing their joy and relief at seeing their favorite vendor back.
• 🍦 As a thank you, Lozano gave out free treats at Veterans Park to those who supported him.
• 🚚 A new, LA County-approved vending cart was gifted to Lozano, ensuring he can quickly resume his business.

Vendor's Background and Community Impact

• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Lozano has been in Los Angeles for nearly 20 years and is the breadwinner for his family.
• 🚫 He has no criminal record, making his detention a particularly stressful and unexpected event for him and his loved ones.
• 💖 The story highlights the power of community coming together to support one of its own, resulting in a positive outcome for Lozano and his family.