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ICE Detains Texas Father Just After Daughter's Birth

3/18/2026

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Juan Chavez Velasco, a 35-year-old father, was detained by ICE in Weslaco, Texas, 12 days after his daughter's premature birth.
He was en route to deliver milk to his newborn when agents stopped him, disregarding DACA protection and his wife's hospital presence.
His DACA status expired while he was in detention, despite a renewal request.
His attorney, Jodi Goodwin, expressed concern about urgency of his case and doubted ICE's actions.

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Story summary

Juan Chavez Velasco, a 35-year-old father, was detained by ICE in Weslaco, Texas, 12 days after his daughter's premature birth.
He was en route to deliver milk to his newborn when agents stopped him, disregarding DACA protection and his wife's hospital presence.
His DACA status expired while he was in detention, despite a renewal request.
His attorney, Jodi Goodwin, expressed concern about urgency of his case and doubted ICE's actions.