Community Demands Release of LA Students Detained by ICE
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A Los Angeles high school student, Benjamin Guerrero-Cruz, was detained by immigration agents who allegedly boasted about a $1,500 payout for his arrest, raising concerns about the use of private contractors and the treatment of detainees. The DHS denies the bounty hunter claims, stating Guerrero-Cruz overstayed his visa and is in violation of immigration law. The community and educators are rallying for his release, highlighting his positive impact and the harsh conditions he faced during detention.
- L.A. student seized by immigration agents alleges they bragged of $1,500 arrest payment Los Angeles Times
- Community rallies around LA teen detained by Ice while walking dog The Guardian
- Community members to call for release of Benjamin Marcelo Guerrero-Cruz, LAUSD student detained by federal agents ABC7 Los Angeles
- Rally planned for Reseda student detained by ICE NBC Los Angeles
- High Schooler Detained by ICE Couldn't Shower for a Week, Teacher Says Newsweek
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