Summary
A 16-year-old student from Connecticut, Kevin Moreno, was released from ICE custody after six months. Moreno and his father were detained during an ICE appointment after fleeing gang violence in Ecuador. His release followed public support and legal action while his father was deported.
Key Facts
- Kevin Moreno, aged 16, was in ICE custody for six months before being released.
- Moreno was detained during a scheduled ICE appointment in Hartford, Connecticut.
- He and his father crossed into the U.S. from Mexico in February 2024, fleeing gang violence in Ecuador.
- Moreno's arrest generated public criticism and support from local officials and community members.
- His father was deported, but Moreno remains in the U.S. under his aunt's guardianship.
- Moreno missed his high school graduation, but his aunt accepted his diploma for him.
- Moreno's immigration case is still open, and he's seeking Special Immigrant Juvenile status for possible permanent residency.
