Summary
A pastor from New Jersey, Yeison Cortes Vasquez, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and initially denied access to a Bible while in custody. He was later able to obtain a Bible through the detention center's system. The pastor, originally from Colombia, has been in the U.S. for over a decade and reportedly has no criminal record.
Key Facts
- Pastor Yeison Cortes Vasquez was detained by ICE in Newark, New Jersey.
- Initially, he was not allowed access to a Bible while in custody.
- Cortes Vasquez is being held at Delaney Hall Detention Center.
- He was able to buy a Bible later through the detention center's system.
- The pastor is originally from Colombia and has lived in the U.S. for over ten years.
- He is involved in church activities, visiting the sick, and leading Bible studies.
- ICE detained him citing an issue with vehicle registration; he has no criminal record.
- His family, including his wife and three daughters, are emotionally affected by his detention.
