Pregnant US Citizen Detained by ICE in LA Amid Search for Undocumented Husband

Detention of Sabrina Medina

• 🤰 Sabrina Medina, a 7-month pregnant U.S. citizen, was detained along with her mother near MacArthur Park in Los Angeles.
• 🚗 Medina claims she and her mother were pulled from a car and handcuffed by federal agents.
• 🚨 Medina believes the agents were primarily trying to locate her undocumented husband.

Alleged Reasons for Detention

• ⚖️ Medina was told by federal agents that she was being arrested for an outstanding warrant related to a shoplifting charge from 12 years ago.
• ❓ She stated she was unaware of any such warrant and suspects harassment to find her husband.
• 🏥 Medina reported being taken to the hospital due to feeling sick during her detention.

Previous ICE Encounter

• 🏠 In June, Homeland Security staged a highly publicized raid at Medina's home, also searching for her husband.
• 📰 The husband is described as undocumented with a criminal history including drug trafficking and assault.

Mother's Continued Detention

• 💔 While Sabrina Medina has been released, her mother, Elizabeth, remains in federal custody.
• 🚚 Medina believes her mother is being transferred from downtown LA to Adelanto.
• 📞 Medina spoke by phone and expressed frustration over the situation.