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Young Singer's ICE Anthem Sparks Congressional Outcry, DHS Warning

7/5/2026

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Hebert Kaleth Ibarra Castro, 20, sang the U.S. anthem inside the South Texas ICE Processing Center, where recording will be broadcast to detainees.
Rep. Joaquin Castro demanded his release, criticized ICE, and prompted mariachi groups to launch “Play a Song for Hebert” urging to post songs.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warned illegal immigrants to self-deport and said courts require bond hearings within 90 days for non-threatening detainees.

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Hebert Kaleth Ibarra Castro, 20, sang the U.S. anthem inside the South Texas ICE Processing Center, where recording will be broadcast to detainees.
Rep. Joaquin Castro demanded his release, criticized ICE, and prompted mariachi groups to launch “Play a Song for Hebert” urging to post songs.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) warned illegal immigrants to self-deport and said courts require bond hearings within 90 days for non-threatening detainees.