Overview

• He was granted bond mid-August and released from Winn Correctional Center, reuniting with his family in Easton after nearly a month in ICE custody.
• Arrested July 21 for allegedly overstaying a visa, he spent 3.5 days in Baltimore holding rooms—well above ICE’s 12-hour guideline—before transfer to Louisiana.
• Over $48,000 was raised via GoFundMe and Maryland senators Angela Alsobrooks and Chris Van Hollen publicly praised his release, highlighting community and political support.
• Family members report he received blood pressure medication, diabetes screening and private phone access in Louisiana, contrasting with extended detentions, expensive calls and no on-site medical care in Baltimore holding rooms.
• He now faces ongoing immigration proceedings while his family absorbs thousands of dollars in travel and legal expenses to secure his return home.