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Georgia College Student Detained by ICE After Traffic Violation Exposes Undocumented Status

Ximena Arias-Cristobal, brought to the U.S. as a child, remains in custody alongside her father as legal and community efforts intensify to prevent their deportation.

Ximena Arias-Cristobal, who has lived in Whitfield County since she was four, was taken to the Stewart Detention Center with restraints on her wrists and ankles, according to WTVC NewsChannel 9.
Who is Ximena Arias-Cristobal? Georgia teen facing deportation after driving without license
Ximena Arias-Cristobal, who has lived in the United States since she was four, is currently being detained at Stewart Detention Center.
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Overview

  • Ximena Arias-Cristobal, a 19-year-old college student in Georgia, was detained by ICE after a traffic stop revealed her undocumented status.
  • She was arrested for driving without a license and making an improper right turn, leading to her transfer to the Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia.
  • Her father, Jose Francisco Arias-Tovar, was also detained at the same facility following a prior speeding violation; both await immigration proceedings.
  • A GoFundMe campaign has raised nearly $65,000 for legal fees, while local lawmakers and advocates push for her release, citing her deep ties to the community.
  • The Department of Homeland Security defended the detentions, emphasizing adherence to immigration laws and offering self-deportation as an option for the family.