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Evangelical Leader Detained by ICE, Family Seeks Release

3/31/2026

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Pastor Yeison Cortes Vasquez, a 46-year-old evangelical leader, was detained by ICE on March 20, 2025, and denied a Bible for nearly a week.
Vasquez has ministered to detainees at Delaney Hall Detention Center.
Vasquez's family, including three daughters, is emotionally distressed by his detention.
The National Latino Evangelical Coalition plans to hold a press conference to advocate for his release.
His next immigration hearing is scheduled for April 16, 2025.

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Story summary

Pastor Yeison Cortes Vasquez, a 46-year-old evangelical leader, was detained by ICE on March 20, 2025, and denied a Bible for nearly a week.
Vasquez has ministered to detainees at Delaney Hall Detention Center.
Vasquez's family, including three daughters, is emotionally distressed by his detention.
The National Latino Evangelical Coalition plans to hold a press conference to advocate for his release.
His next immigration hearing is scheduled for April 16, 2025.