Summary
A Honduran man seeking a green card in the United States was taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after a traffic stop in Florida. The man, who has lived in the U.S. for over ten years, is now facing deportation proceedings, leaving his family without their primary earner. His case highlights increased immigration enforcement under President Donald Trump's administration.
Key Facts
- A Honduran man named Wilman Arturo Rodríguez Mejía was detained by ICE during a traffic stop in Daytona, Florida.
- Rodríguez Mejía was a passenger in a car stopped for speeding; the driver was a U.S. citizen.
- He presented his Honduran passport, after which the trooper contacted ICE, leading to his detention.
- The Department of Homeland Security states Rodríguez Mejía entered the U.S. illegally in October 2015, but his wife claims he has been in the U.S. since November 2014.
- Rodríguez Mejía’s green-card application is pending, and his wife has filed petitions for his lawful residency.
- His detention has left his wife, Maria Celeste Luna Zuniga, as the sole caregiver to their four children, creating financial strain.
- He is being held at the Northeast Ohio Correctional Center and is experiencing health issues in custody.
- Rodríguez Mejía has two upcoming court dates related to his immigration status.
