Summary
A man from Guatemala, Jelver Efrain Medina Trujillo, was arrested by federal agents at an immigration courthouse in San Diego. He has been in the United States for over 30 years and was seeking legal status. The Department of Homeland Security stated that he has been living in the U.S. illegally for 13 years.
Key Facts
- Jelver Efrain Medina Trujillo is from Guatemala and has lived in the U.S. for more than 30 years.
- He was arrested by federal agents at an immigration courthouse in San Diego.
- Medina Trujillo has no criminal record.
- In 2006, a judge granted him a green card, but a federal prosecutor appealed, and the case was later closed without him getting the green card.
- The Department of Homeland Security said he has been living in the U.S. illegally since 2011.
- Medina Trujillo and his partner, Xochilt Lopez, have been together for over 23 years and have two children.
- He was detained during a scheduled check-in at the immigration court and is currently held at the Otay Mesa Detention Center.
- Medina Trujillo has a court hearing scheduled for February 26.
