Summary
Felipe de Jesus Hernandez Marcelo, a Mexican father, is in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after being shot during a carjacking. He was detained in Iowa shortly after leaving the hospital and has been separated from his 9-year-old son for over two months. His lawyer claims he has not received necessary medical care and is being denied fair legal treatment.
Key Facts
- Felipe de Jesus Hernandez Marcelo is a 28-year-old from Mexico.
- He was shot in a carjacking attempt in Iowa and needed emergency surgery.
- He was arrested for driving with a suspended license after being released from the hospital.
- ICE detained him with claims of his ability to be deported.
- He has been separated from his son since his detention.
- He says he hasn’t received proper medical care in custody.
- His lawyer argues he should not be considered a flight risk as he has roots in Iowa.
