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Rep. Castro urges release of detained family provider.

6/19/2026

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Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) announced a trip to the Karnes County Processing Center to meet detainee Octavio Cabrera Valdez.
Valdez has been held by ICE since April 16, 2024, bond denied on May 4; Castro urged his release because he has a work permit and is a provider.
Detention forced his partner, an eight-year-old son and a daughter to leave home, affecting parents caring for an amputated mother and a diabetic father.

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Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-TX) announced a trip to the Karnes County Processing Center to meet detainee Octavio Cabrera Valdez.
Valdez has been held by ICE since April 16, 2024, bond denied on May 4; Castro urged his release because he has a work permit and is a provider.
Detention forced his partner, an eight-year-old son and a daughter to leave home, affecting parents caring for an amputated mother and a diabetic father.