ICE Detains Oregon Grandfather Mistakenly, Family Reports

Wrongful Detention of Victor Cruz

• 💔 A Hillsboro family recounts the distress of Victor Cruz, a 64-year-old husband and grandfather, being detained by ICE.
• ❓ Family members state that agents were searching for a different Victor Cruz with a criminal background, not their father who has no criminal history.
• 🚫 Despite presenting his work permit and driver's license, Victor Cruz was taken into custody, with agents reportedly dismissing his documentation.

Conditions in ICE Custody

• 😟 Victor Cruz, who has a pacemaker, is reportedly shaken and worried about his heart condition while in detention.
• 👥 He described being held in a room with approximately 80 other individuals, facing challenges with small meal rations and constant noise making sleep difficult.

Family's Emotional Response

• 😥 His wife and daughter expressed feelings of betrayal and fear, feeling let down by the community and legislators.
• ⚖️ The family is sharing their story hoping for Victor's swift release and highlighting their opposition to injustice, particularly against vulnerable individuals.