Summary
Catalina "Xóchitl" Santiago, a 28-year-old DACA recipient, was detained by Customs and Border Protection officers at the El Paso airport while boarding a flight. Although she has legally lived in the U.S. for years under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, she remains in ICE detention in Texas.
Key Facts
- Catalina "Xóchitl" Santiago is 28 years old.
- She was detained at the El Paso airport by Customs and Border Protection officers.
- Santiago is a participant in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
- DACA allows some immigrants who came to the U.S. as children to live and work legally.
- Despite her DACA status, Santiago is currently held in ICE detention in Texas.
- Desiree Miller, Santiago's wife, has spoken publicly about the detention.
