Wife of Dreamer Detained by ICE Speaks Out: 'He's Done Everything Right'

"He's done everything right. He's come here. And he's built his education. He's built his family. He has two bachelor's degrees and they purchased their house last year."

"Currently, more than 500,000 DACA 'dreamers' still live in the U.S. But since Trump took office, about 260 of them have been detained by ICE, and at least 80 of them have been deported."

"He doesn't have the healthiest of foods or the best drinking water. Since her husband's been in detention, he's had some medical concerns, including kidney stones."

"The [Trump] administration had mentioned nothing would happen to DACA recipients. While Velasco had DACA status when he was detained, it has since expired—she suspects it's deliberate."

Juan Chavez Velasco was detained by ICE while delivering breast milk for his newborn daughter. His wife, Stephanie Villarreal, emphasized his contributions to society, including his education and home ownership. Velasco, a DACA recipient, has faced medical issues in detention. The family is struggling with hospital costs for their daughter, who requires blood transfusions. Since the Trump administration, many DACA recipients have been detained or deported, raising fears about the future of those with DACA status, especially after Velasco's status expired during his detention.

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