Summary
A man from Kentucky, who is a legal permanent resident, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while passing through a toll booth in West Virginia. Despite holding a green card and work visa, the reasons for his detention are unclear, and he may be moved to another state while immigration procedures are ongoing.
Key Facts
- A Kentucky man named Vicente Castillo Flores was detained by ICE while driving through a toll booth in West Virginia.
- He holds a green card and a work visa and has lived in the United States for over 30 years.
- His wife reported that he was traveling to West Virginia to help his nephew with work when he was detained.
- The details of whether he has a criminal record that led to his detention are not provided.
- He is currently being held in West Virginia but might be moved to New Jersey or Pennsylvania.
- President Trump’s administration has focused on deportation efforts, including those without violent criminal records.
- Immigration and deportations remain significant political issues in the U.S.
- A Customs and Border Patrol spokesperson stated that a green card could be revoked if laws are violated.
