ICE Detention Separates American Wife from Venezuelan Husband

Separation by Immigration Policy

• 🇺🇸 Bryanna Galache, a US citizen, recounts the day her Venezuelan husband, Wilson Dackson La Riva Castillo, was detained by ICE.
• 📌 The appointment was initially for updating paperwork, but Wilson was unexpectedly told he was not leaving and was given a form indicating his detention location.
• 💔 Wilson was informed that his Venezuelan origin was a factor, leading to his detention and eventual separation from his wife.

Wilson's Detention and Deportation

• ⚖️ Facing a lengthy wait for a master hearing or voluntary departure, Wilson chose self-deportation after months in detention.
• 🇨🇴 He was sent to Venezuela and later relocated to Colombia, remaining separated from Bryanna.
• ⚠️ Wilson expressed concerns for his safety in detention, citing issues in bathrooms and the presence of gangs, which kept him and others on constant alert.

Continued Separation and Visits

• 💔 Despite the separation, Bryanna was able to visit Wilson in Colombia earlier this year.
• 🗣️ Wilson explained his decision to self-deport was driven by safety concerns within the detention facility.