Chicago man Federico Alcantar has been in ICE detention for months. He was arrested by immigration agents looking for someone else, protesters say.
Demonstration held in Pilsen ahead of immigration hearing for Federico Alcantar, the sole guardian of his two younger siblings
Chicago man in ICE detention for months arrested by agents looking for someone else, protesters say
CHICAGO Standing and singing together in solidarity on Saturday, the city’s Southwest Side took a stand together against immigration operations in Chicago.
They are calling for the release of 22-year-old Federico Alcantar, who has been in ICE detention for months after being arrested allegedly at gunpoint during an October traffic stop by immigration agents who were looking for someone else.
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«I still remember that Saturday morning when I found out and the feeling of my heart crushing», family friend Mariela S. said. «All I could think of was he didn’t deserve this.
