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Texas Brothers Face Deportation After Mariachi Success

3/9/2026

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In March 2026, two teenage brothers from South Texas, Antonio Gámez-Cuéllar and Caleb Gámez-Cuéllar, faced deportation after being detained by ICE.
Last June, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz honored them for winning a state mariachi competition.
Texas lawmakers, including Rep. Joaquin Castro, criticized the Trump administration's deportation priorities, saying, 'They were safe enough to tour the White House.'
The case raises concerns about the targeting of non-threatening individuals in immigration enforcement.

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Story summary

In March 2026, two teenage brothers from South Texas, Antonio Gámez-Cuéllar and Caleb Gámez-Cuéllar, faced deportation after being detained by ICE.
Last June, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz honored them for winning a state mariachi competition.
Texas lawmakers, including Rep. Joaquin Castro, criticized the Trump administration's deportation priorities, saying, 'They were safe enough to tour the White House.'
The case raises concerns about the targeting of non-threatening individuals in immigration enforcement.