Summary
A 24-year-old man, Isai Cabrera, who has lived in the U.S. almost his whole life, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and moved to a new location. His mother is worried because she doesn't know where he is now, and he cannot speak Spanish. Cabrera was originally detained after a traffic stop for a broken tail light, where he couldn't provide ID.
Key Facts
- Isai Cabrera was detained by ICE after a traffic stop for a broken tail light.
- Cabrera has lived in the U.S. since he was seven months old.
- His mother, Leslie Whitehead, is his legal guardian since his biological parents were deported.
- Whitehead attempted to get a green card for Cabrera, but it was too expensive.
- Cabrera is concerned because he doesn't speak Spanish, complicating communication if deported.
- His mother expressed distress about not knowing his current location.
- CoreCivic, which operates the detention facility, clarified that ICE makes deportation and transfer decisions.
