Sarasota College Student Detained by ICE After Traffic Stop
FOX 13 Tampa BayJune 7, 20252 min8,080 views
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- 📌 Maria Martinez, a 22-year-old undocumented college student, is being held at an ICE detention facility in Texas.
- 💔 Her family is pleading for her release, stating she is a law-abiding citizen and college graduate.
Circumstances of Arrest
- 🚗 Maria was arrested during a traffic stop on May 21st for making an illegal U-turn and driving without a license.
- 📞 Her mother states that Northport police contacted ICE after learning of Maria's undocumented status, prior to her bonding out.
Family's Perspective
- 🌱 Maria's parents admit to bringing her and her siblings to the U.S. illegally when she was 12.
- 🎓 The family emphasizes that Maria has an associate's degree in business administration and was working at a restaurant.
- ⚖️ They believe she deserves to be in the U.S. and is not a criminal, as she has never been in trouble before.
Legal Proceedings and Future
- ✈️ Maria was initially transported to Miami and is now held in Raymondville, Texas.
- 🗓️ She has a hearing next week where her attorney will request release on bond.
- ⚠️ Despite the hearing, her family fears she could be deported to Mexico at any moment.
- 📣 A rally and protest is scheduled for next Saturday at the Penllis County Courthouse to support the Martinez family's efforts.
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