Teen Mariachi Musicians and Family Released from ICE Custody

Three McAllen ISD students — brothers Antonio (18), Caleb (14), and Joshua Gámez-Cuéllar — along with their parents were detained by ICE after appearing at an ICE office as instructed. The family had followed the legal asylum process, passed their credible fear interview, and attended every court date. Antonio, a member of the eight-time state champion Mariachi Oro, was separated from his family and held 224 miles away at El Valle Detention Facility, while his younger brothers were held with their parents at the Dilley family detention center. After an uproar from their community and condemnation from Rio Grande Valley politicians, the family was released from custody on March 9. They still face deportation proceedings.