Minnesota Church Volunteer Detained By ICE At Immigration Appointment
Summary
A church volunteer, Alexander William Tique-Marin, was detained by ICE during a routine immigration appointment in Minnesota. Tique-Marin, originally from Colombia, had been attending regular check-ins as part of his asylum process. His detention has affected his family and church community significantly.Key Facts
- Alexander William Tique-Marin is a church volunteer in Burnsville, Minnesota.
- He was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on January 23.
- Tique-Marin, a Colombian national, was attending a routine immigration appointment.
- He had previously entered the U.S. illegally in 2023 and re-entered in 2024.
- Tique-Marin is a regular volunteer at La Viña Comunidad Cristiana church.
- His detention has placed both emotional and financial strain on his family.
- His partner, Claudia Patricia Vasquez, and their three children came to the U.S. in 2024 seeking safety.
- He is currently in ICE custody in Texas at Camp East Montana.
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