ICE Detains Man in Green Card Process Possibly Due to Mistaken Identity
Summary
Juan Martinez, a man who has lived in the U.S. for over 25 years, was detained by ICE agents in July in what appears to be a mistaken identity case. Martinez, who was legally seeking permanent residency and working at a gas station, remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in court in October.Key Facts
- Juan Martinez, 46, was arrested by ICE on July 30 while going to work at a gas station in Conway, Washington.
- Martinez entered the U.S. in 2000 and applied for permanent residency through his U.S. citizen brother.
- ICE agents were reportedly looking for someone else but detained Martinez, possibly because of a car he bought that still had the previous owner’s registration.
- Martinez has no criminal record and is described as a well-known and liked community member.
- He is currently held at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma.
- His court date is set for October 8, where his attorney hopes his residency application will be approved.
- A fundraiser has raised over $9,300 to help Martinez with his legal process.
- Community members express support and say his detention has affected local residents, including children.
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