Overview

• Camila Muñoz, a Peruvian woman married to U.S. citizen Bradley Bartell, was detained by ICE in February 2025 for overstaying her visa during the pandemic.
• Muñoz is currently held at Richwood Correctional Center in Louisiana, awaiting a court date, while Bartell raises funds for her legal fees and bond.
• Bartell, a Trump voter, has expressed frustration with ICE's inefficiency but does not regret his vote, instead advocating for reforms to the immigration system.
• The Trump administration's immigration policies have expanded deportation efforts to include non-criminal undocumented immigrants, drawing criticism for their impact on families with strong U.S. ties.
• Undocumented immigrants contribute significantly to the U.S. economy, paying $75.6 billion in taxes in 2022, and are statistically less likely to commit crimes than U.S.-born citizens.