Summary
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained Heury Gomez, a green card holder from the Dominican Republic, in August 2025 due to past misdemeanor charges. Gomez, who has lived in the U.S. for 20 years and cares for his special needs son, was detained at a U.S. airport and transferred to a Michigan detention center. His family disputes the charges and seeks legal help through a GoFundMe campaign.
Key Facts
- Heury Gomez, a green card holder, was detained by ICE on August 5, 2025.
- Gomez immigrated from the Dominican Republic and has lived in the U.S. for 20 years.
- He has full custody of his 18-year-old son, who is a U.S. citizen with special medical needs.
- ICE cited Gomez's 2017 misdemeanor convictions as the reason for his detention.
- Gomez's family claims he is innocent and has started a GoFundMe for legal expenses.
- He was detained at Newark Airport and later moved to a detention facility in Michigan.
- Gomez currently works as a night porter and has permanent resident status.
- ICE states that green card holders with prior convictions may face detention.
