Miami man claims wife was detained in one of several Florida ICE raids: "They snatched her"

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: CBS News

Updated on: January 27, 2025 / 12:18 AM EST


MIAMI — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids were reportedly conducted across South Florida on Sunday as President Trump begins to make good on his promise to increase the deportation of undocumented migrants, and one man exclusively told CBS News Miami his wife was taken during one of these raids.

The Homeland Security Investigation's (HSI) Miami office shared on X that federal law enforcement agencies conducted several immigration enforcement operations earlier Sunday. Meanwhile, agents from ICE's Miami office reported detaining some undocumented migrants on various offenses across South Florida, including in Broward and Martin Counties.

One man, who did not want to be named, told CBS News Miami that ICE had taken his wife during one of these raids in the Miami neighborhood of Brownsville. "It's despicable what they're doing right now," he said. "It's very embarrassing." The man told CBS News Miami that he wanted Mr. Trump to let his wife stay in the U.S., as their 11th anniversary is on Friday.

When asked if she was in the process of getting her U.S. citizenship, the man told CBS News Miami that she was right in the middle of it. The man's wife, who's Venezuelan and has lived in the U.S. for a few years, had a court date set up and "everything was good" until that moment. "They just came and they snatched her," the man told CBS News Miami.

Read more: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/south-florida-ice-hsi-migrant-raids-trump/

[AZLD4Candidate]

1. My wife is here on a Green Card. I wonder if that will matter to ICE as she is here "legally."

Probably not. I am watching her like a hawk right now.

[BumRushDaShow]

4. Was thinking about you with this mess going on

[tulipsandroses]

27. A green card grants permanent residency

She should not be in jeopardy but we are dealing with a lawless administration.

[AZLD4Candidate]

33. American permanent residency or citizenship didn't apply to the mexicans in 1930 or the Japanese in 1942

He wants to revoke citizenship for native Americans.

Should not be. . .but she is.

[Happy Hoosier]

32. Make sure she has documentation with her at all times....

So when they demand her "papers," she has them. I assume you have an immigration lawyer already, just in case?

[AZLD4Candidate]

34. yes we do

[Happy Hoosier]

35. I remember your years-long ordeal. I hope it's over for good. NT

[question everything]

48. Have a copy laminated and hanging around her neck. If they "snatch" people she may not have time

[MurrayDelph]

54. And take a picture of it

for both of your phones.

[Mike 03]

2. Jesus Christ. Well, this was inevitable but I feel so badly for

people in this situation. I have no idea what I'd do if this happened to someone I know.
Bookmarking so I remember to follow up on this story.

[Pachamama]

3. So it begins....

Not criminals

[LiberalArkie]

10. The woman may not have been, but she is now that she has a record of arrest.

[BonnieJW]

14. But is this considered an arrest?

Is detaining someone the same as an arrest?

[LiberalArkie]

15. I believe it is.

[LiberalArkie]

16. But on second thought, this may be why the Trump Administration is trying to separate the rights non-citizens

from those guaranteed by the constitution to us-citizens.

In the past (Now) visitors have the same rights as citizens.

This is why I upgraded my drivers license to a Real-ID license

[LeftInTX]

37. Real-ID does not guarantee citizenship. It depends on the state.

AZ Real-ID does have citizenship indicators. TX's does not. Real-ID cannot be used for border crossings, unless you have an Enhanced-ID from WA and few states that border with Canada.

(I think the Enhanced ID was with the Canadian border because people who cross into Canada frequently drive in Canada...I guess there is a reciprocity about driving in Canada and the US. Mexican roads are a bit different, standards are not the same as the US: signs are different and generally smaller than here etc, signs are in Spanish, some symbols are different, cops do more than "traffic stops", the only reciprocity are on some major freeways in high-end "international business" areas. )

[LiberalArkie]

42. Hmm.. In Arkanstan you have to supply the state with your US birth certificate to get the Real-ID

I just checked.
State-issued Enhanced Driver’s License: Your driver’s license or state ID card is REAL ID compliant if it has a star circled in gold printed in the upper right corner of your card, or if you have an enhanced driver’s license or state ID card that has a small American flag printed on it.

[barbtries]

51. if you don't have one,

get a passport and a passport card. You can travel interstate and it verifies that you are a citizen.

[Ray Bruns]

5. ICE's new immigrant verification process.

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[iluvtennis]

17. That's what it's all about.

[Smackdown2019]

47. Wheres Orange?

Dont see where the Orange indicator reflects if okay or not. But by his lawless orders, should be not okay.

[2naSalit]

6. Welcome to...

Shithole America.

[Rebl2]

22. Yes

Trump is making the US a shithole country.

[PatSeg]

7. There are going to be so many stories like this

It has only just begun.

[Marthe48]

8. New ice judging books by the cover

I doubt they will read, much less discern.

[mcar]

9. Who'd the guy vote for?

[BumRushDaShow]

11. This part in the OP excerpt might give a hint

The man told CBS News Miami that he wanted Mr. Trump to let his wife stay in the U.S., as their 11th anniversary is on Friday.

Anyone who DIDN'T vote for him knew what was coming and those who didn't vote at all or voted for him thought they wouldn't be impacted.

[mcar]

12. That's what I thought when I read that

Odd, isn't it, that the reporter didn't ask?

[Renew Deal]

13. I read it the same way

[sakabatou]

23. And now his face has been eaten by leopards

I feel sorry for his wife, though.

[sfdennis1]

40. The new reality

I seem to ONLY have conditional empathy now…thanks MAGA, for breaking that in me. Yes it’s “who did you vote for?” and/or “ did you vote at all?” before any compassion arises within…I don’t like being this way, but I think it’s necessary emotional armor that I’ll need to get thru the next 4 years…Hopefully the 2026 mid-term is a repudiation of this madness and some easy compassion can flow again.

[magicarpet]

41. First question that pop to mind too.

Wife too, she seems like a likely djt voter also.

Now complain but you were repeatedly warned.

[DFW]

18. This should really encourage foreign tourism to the USA this summer

My wife is still planning to come with me--so far. After all, she has never tried to live there, and now, more than ever, has no desire to do so. Our New2 York based daughter has been a US citizen from birth, so she has no problem. Her husband is not yet a citizen, but has applied, and has had a green card the whole time. Though not born in Israel, he currently holds Israeli citizenship.

Last Friday, I had lunch at the U.S. Senate dining room, and every one of the service staff has Hispanic with an accent string enough to suggest they were born outside of the USA. I wonder what the reaction will be when Trump sends his goons up to Capitol Hill to cart them away?

[maxrandb]

19. Take it up with your neighbors and family members that voted MAGAt pal

Don't expect the "press" to give a FUCK. They just see your story as a way to generate revenue....maybe they get themselves a "like" on FB. or X.

If it's unclear.
.I am all out of fucks to give

[Eugene]

20. This is all according to the plan. Venezuelans, Haitians and Cubans are specially targeted for removal.

Trump targets Biden-era migrants from Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Haiti for deportation (Miami Herald)

More than a million migrants who were allowed to enter the United States during the Biden administration may have their temporary stays revoked and be rapidly deported, according to an Immigration and Customs Enforcement document that became public Friday.

That includes hundreds of thousands of nationals from Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Haiti who came under a temporary humanitarian parole program set up by the Biden administration that allowed them to legally live and work in the U.S. for two years.

https://news.yahoo.com/news/trump-targets-biden-era-migrants-173909626.html

More recent reporting says that ICE agents now have arrest quotas.

[BumRushDaShow]

21. This is why a Miami GOP Rep. is panicking and sent a desparate "letter'

Miami congresswoman wants 'protection' for migrants with temporary permits under Biden program

WLRN Public Media | By Sherrilyn Cabrera,
Helen Acevedo
Published January 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM EST


U.S. Rep. María Elvira Salazar, R-Miami, is pressing the Trump administration to protect migrants who qualified under former President Biden’s “humanitarian parole” program, which specifically allows Cubans, Nicaraguans, Venezuelans and Haitians to live and work in the country for up to two years.

The Republican lawmaker’s letter on Friday to the Department of Homeland Security comes the day after the New York Times reported that the Trump administration is authorizing Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials to deport migrants who entered the country under temporary permits granted by the former administration.

The Times reported that two Biden-era programs were singled out by Trump administration officials. One allowed migrants seeking asylum in the U.S. to use an app, CBP One, to schedule appointments with U.S. immigration officials. The CBP One app program was canceled this week. The other was Biden’s humanitarian parole program.

Salazar’s letter to Acting DHS Secretary Benjamine Huffman was focused on the humanitarian parole program: “Although President Biden originally created this new program on dubious legal grounds and brought individuals here without a plan for their future, they were still enrolled under programs offered to them. Therefore, I believe they should have the ability to see their applications out to rectify their legal status.”

(snip)

LETTER (as sent through Xitter):



And as a typical jackass Republican, she still manages to hurl a nasty swipe at Biden who was TRYING to protect the very people she is begging to protect.

[MotownPgh]

29. I would imagine the largely Republican

Miami Cubans are inundating her office with calls and visits. Oh well

[LeftInTX]

38. I bet Trump will reverse on Cubans.

[BumRushDaShow]

43. Only after extracting concessions

but that will only highlight the hypocrisy and magnify any discord between Hispanic nationalities.

[CaptainTruth]

24. I keep wondering, when will the shooting start.

People angry, it seems like it's just a matter of time.

[LPBBEAR]

25. One of the first questions

the reporter should have asked.

Who did you vote for in the last election?

[mainer]

26. So now it's not just blue states

Now red states will also feel the economic pain of losing their immigrants. According to the article, two of the men snatched were with the construction industry. Who's going to show up for work under these circumstances?

[stillcool]

28. yeah...that is surprising

I expected blue states, but Florida? That doesn't seem right.

[Magoo48]

30. Neighborhoods and businesses must organize teams of spotters or lookouts.

[aggiesal]

31. I'm curious if he voted for Trump. He's anonymous in the article. n/t

[Doodley]

36. I've been through the immigration process. You can't go straight from being illegal to citizenship.

You have to be a green card holder first for five years, or three years if married to a US citizen. These actions by ICE are inhumane, but I question this particular story and the quality of the reporting.

[LeftInTX]

39. I was skeptical too for the same reason. (Natural born here)

Was she seeking asylum? Sounds like she may have had an asylum/deportation hearing to me? Which is one of many in the process.

[GoldenMezzoDiva]

44. Sounds to me like he's pleading to his buddy to let her go...

as if that buddy would care about anyone's anniversary. Well, that's what I think...

[bdamomma]

45. Horrible

they are monsters doing this people, how long before they call us (the radical left) are going to be snatched up. Cruelty is their main objective. This must be stopped.

I will end by saying this, they are making enemies every day.

[bdamomma]

46. These are the guidelines for

these acts.The ACLU has provided guidelines to help individuals understand their rights during ICE raids.

Here are some key points:

Stay Calm and Do Not Run: If ICE agents approach you, remain calm and do not run. Running can be used against you.

Know Your Rights: You have the right to remain silent. You do not have to answer questions about your immigration status or where you were born. You can say, "I am exercising my right to remain silent."

Do Not Open the Door: ICE agents cannot enter your home without a warrant signed by a judge. If they do not have a warrant, you do not have to let them in. Ask them to slip the warrant under the door or show it through a window.

Do Not Sign Anything: Do not sign any documents without speaking to a lawyer. Signing documents can have serious consequences for your immigration status.

Document the Raid: If possible, take notes, photos, or videos of the raid. Record the names and badge numbers of the agents, and any details about what happened.

Contact a Lawyer: If you or someone you know is detained, contact an immigration lawyer immediately. The ACLU and other organizations can provide legal assistance.

For more detailed information, you can visit the ACLU's ICE Raids page.

Stay safe and informed! If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

[question everything]

49. If you are not a citizen they can claim that you have no right.

I think that if one has a green card or a visa allowing working here they should have it with them all the time. At least a laminated copy in case the gestapo agent grabs it.

[Initech]

50. Tom Homan is a terrorist. This is fucking horrifying.

Fuck this god damn administration and the people who enable it to hell.

[Evolve Dammit]

52. So much for "due process". Hurtling towards eroded and truly "weaponized" justice system.

[Rocknation]

53. Well, if the man's wife IS his lawfully wedded wife, and HE is a valid American citizen

what are the grounds for deporting her?


Rocknation