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Estaba convencida de tener sus papeles en orden, pero ICE la detuvo en un aeropuerto. Su caso no es el único
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· August 19, 2026
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Key points Her mother, Mercedes Espinoza, described the incident, saying agents approached her daughter, confirmed her identity, and took her away. A 27-year-old Ecuadorian woman was detained by ICE at an airport.
A 27-year-old Ecuadorian woman was detained by ICE at an airport. Her mother, Mercedes Espinoza, described the incident, saying agents approached her daughter, confirmed her identity, and took her away. The woman's husband tried to explain that she was living with him and showed their marriage certificate, but agents said they couldn't intervene because the order was already issued.
The incident highlights the risk of detention for many immigrants in the US when traveling by air. ICE detentions at airports are a concern for individuals regardless of their immigration status.
Further details about the case and the issue of airport detentions are available from the source.
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Category: News Published: August 19, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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