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ICE Detains Father, Separates Him from 6-Year-Old Son

12/3/2025

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Fei, a Chinese immigrant, and his 6-year-old son Yuanxin were arrested by ICE on November 26, 2025, at 26 Federal Plaza and were separated.
The father was sent to Orange County Jail, while Yuanxin's whereabouts remained unknown.
Advocates say 151 children were arrested by ICE from January to October 2025, underscoring a trend affecting Fei and Yuanxin who had been detained multiple times since seeking asylum in April.

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Fei, a Chinese immigrant, and his 6-year-old son Yuanxin were arrested by ICE on November 26, 2025, at 26 Federal Plaza and were separated.
The father was sent to Orange County Jail, while Yuanxin's whereabouts remained unknown.
Advocates say 151 children were arrested by ICE from January to October 2025, underscoring a trend affecting Fei and Yuanxin who had been detained multiple times since seeking asylum in April.