ICE Detains SoCal Landscaper, Leaving Family in Limbo

Family Disrupted by ICE Detention

• 💔 A disabled mother with cerebral palsy is facing an uncertain future after her husband, the family's sole provider, was detained by ICE.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The father of two sons was detained while on a landscaping job in Pico Rivera, leaving his family in limbo about his return.

Circumstances of Detention

• 📹 Surveillance video appears to show the man being taken into custody by federal agents.
• ⚠️ Agents also attempted to detain two other landscapers in the area on the same morning.
• 🇺🇸 The detained individual reportedly came to the U.S. from Guatemala 20 years ago and overstayed his work visa, but has no criminal record.

Community Support and Legal Fight

• 💖 The community has stepped up to help the family, launching a GoFundMe page to provide support.
• ⚖️ The family is working to secure an attorney, hoping to use GoFundMe funds for legal fees as they fight deportation.
• 🗣️ They are speaking out to highlight the emotional toll these detentions have on families.
• 🏢 KTLA reached out to the Department of Homeland Security and ICE for comment but had not yet received a response.