Woman Detained by Houston Police After Car Fire, Turned Over to ICE

Car Fire Incident and Initial Detention

• 🚗 Guadalupe Perdomo's car caught fire while she was on her way to work on I-59 near downtown Houston.
• 🚒 A bystander called 911, and upon arrival, Houston Police Department (HPD) officers detained Perdomo.
• 👮‍♀️ Officers confiscated her driver's license and insurance, then handcuffed her and placed her in the back of a police car.

Immigration Status and ICE Involvement

• 🗣️ Officers initially told Perdomo she would be deported and turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
• ⚖️ Her attorney stated that a deportation order on her record was a mistake, which ICE later clarified after over an hour of detention.
• ✅ HPD confirmed that after verifying with ICE, they released Perdomo, stating they are required to contact the issuing agency when a person has a warrant.

Police Union and Community Impact

• 🤝 The police union president explained that officers do not actively seek individuals with ICE detainers but are required to contact ICE if one is found during a traffic stop or arrest for another offense.
• 😟 This practice may lead to the immigrant community feeling isolated and less likely to report crimes.
• 📣 The union president hopes that people will still come forward to report crimes despite these concerns.

Asylum and U Visa Process

• 🌍 Perdomo initially entered the U.S. seeking asylum during President Trump's administration, fleeing domestic violence.
• 🤕 She was later attacked and robbed at gunpoint in the U.S., which allowed her to apply for a U visa.
• প্রক্রিয়া This U visa process is still ongoing for Perdomo.