Teen mariachi trio detained by ICE to open for Kacey Musgraves in Texas
Summary
Three teenage mariachi brothers who were briefly detained by ICE in February will open for singer Kacey Musgraves at shows in Texas in May. The family was detained because they are living in the U.S. without legal permission after seeking asylum due to threats in Mexico.Key Facts
- The Gámez-Cuéllar brothers, Antonio (18), Caleb (14), and Joshua (12), are teenage mariachi musicians.
- They were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in February along with their parents.
- The two younger boys and their parents were held in a family detention center; Antonio was separated and placed in an adult facility.
- The family entered the U.S. in 2023 seeking asylum from cartel threats in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.
- They complied with court check-ins but were detained after reporting to a required ICE appointment.
- Their detention drew bipartisan political attention, including from Congressman Joaquin Castro and Representative Monica De La Cruz.
- After their release in March, Kacey Musgraves invited them to join her tour, opening shows at Gruene Hall in Texas from May 3 to 5.
- Cinco de Mayo, celebrated on the last show date, marks a Mexican military victory and is widely observed in the U.S.
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