Overview
- Ambrocio Lozano was granted permanent residency in a virtual hearing on October 15, with his physical green card expected in three to four months.
- He was arrested on June 23 while selling paletas in Culver City and was transferred through facilities in Los Angeles, El Paso and New Mexico.
- A bond request was denied during shifting detention and bond practices, so his family and community raised funds to retain attorney Ebony Espinoza.
- Lozano described limited food and only an hour of outdoor time in detention, saying he drew strength from his faith and the Bible.
- Following his release and reunion with family, he thanked supporters, plans to resume selling paletas in Culver City and urged others not to lose faith.