ICE Mistakes Durango Father, Detains Family Sparking Protests

Fernando Jaramillo-Solano and his two children were mistakenly arrested by ICE agents in Durango, Colorado, while on their way to school, as confirmed by a senior ICE official during a federal court hearing. Despite the arrest being based on mistaken identity and lacking a warrant, the family was detained for 36 hours in harsh conditions in a windowless room with minimal food and constant lighting before being transferred to a family detention center in Dilley, Texas. The family was actively pursuing asylum and complied with legal processes, raising concerns about ICE's warrantless arrest practices and disregard for ongoing immigration proceedings. The incident sparked significant protests in Durango, where federal agents used pepper spray and rubber bullets against demonstrators. The case is part of a broader lawsuit challenging ICE's arrest and detention policies in Colorado, alleging systemic failures to properly assess flight risk and follow legal procedures. Advocacy groups highlighted the mistreatment and dehumanizing conditions faced by the family during their detention, intensifying calls for reform.