US Woman Marries ICE Detainee in Detention Center Wedding
Summary
A U.S. woman married her fiancé, who is a Guatemalan national detained in an ICE facility in California. Their wedding took place inside the detention center due to his immigration status, and she plans to apply for him to be released based on their marriage.Key Facts
- The marriage happened inside the Mesa Verde ICE Processing Center in Bakersfield, California.
- Juan Serrano, the groom, has been detained for about seven months after an immigration check-in.
- The couple’s original wedding plans changed after Juan’s detention in September 2024.
- President Donald Trump’s 2025 immigration policies have increased arrests during routine check-ins.
- Under ICE rules, detainees can request marriage, which requires approval and the detainee to arrange the ceremony.
- A pastor officiated the wedding, but ICE set the date and time.
- Christina Serrano said she will file a formal immigration petition to try to get her husband released.
- The couple hopes to have a traditional wedding celebration in the future outside the detention center.
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