EPISODE · Dec 4, 2025 · 39 MIN
ICE Detained Him with a Valid Work Permit: The Victor Cruz Story
from Aqui Entre Nos · host Hector Mendozaº
ICE agents detained Victor Cruz despite him having a valid work permit. The family was told they had a 1% chance of stopping his deportation. In this emotional episode, Atziri Cruz sits down with us to share the untold story of how she became an activist overnight to save her father.From being quoted $20,000 by lawyers who offered no hope, to the terrifying moment they almost deported him hours before his release, Atziri details the legal battle (Habeas Corpus), the community uprising in Hillsboro, and the reality of fighting the immigration system in Oregon.This is a story of resilience, community power, and a daughter's refusal to give up.👇 IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 - Welcome to A Que Entranos 02:05 - The phone call: "ICE has your father" 02:43 - Lawyers gave us a 1% chance (and asked for $20k) 04:20 - The Bond Hearing denial 08:15 - What is a Habeas Corpus petition? 09:26 - Released with an ankle monitor 13:19 - DHS: "We don't make mistakes" 15:44 - The "No Kings" Rally & Community Support 23:40 - Oregon's response & political leaders 33:00 - The attempted deportation scare (Just minutes away) 34:45 - Message to the community📢 ESPAÑOL: Atziri Cruz nos acompaña para contar la historia de la detención de su padre, Víctor Cruz, quien fue detenido por ICE aun teniendo un permiso de trabajo válido. Contra todo pronóstico (1% de probabilidad), la familia y la comunidad de Hillsboro se unieron para lograr su libertad. Descubre cómo utilizaron el Habeas Corpus y la presión comunitaria para traerlo de vuelta a casa.CREDITS & TEAM: 🎙️ Hosts:@HectorFutura@XiomaraMerida🎬 Production: Yohana Parra 🎥 Cameras & Visuals: Eliora Studios🔴 SUBSCRIBE & CONNECT: Don't miss a story! We release a new episode every Thursday at 7:00 PM. / No te pierdas ninguna historia, nuevo episodio todos los jueves a las 7:00 PM.Follow us for more updates: [Insertar Links de Instagram/Facebook/Website aquí]#VictorCruz #ICEDetention #ImmigrationStory #HillsboroOR #AQueEntranos #HumanRights #HabeasCorpus #CommunityPower #Podcast
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ICE agents detained Victor Cruz despite him having a valid work permit. The family was told they had a 1% chance of stopping his deportation. In this emotional episode, Atziri Cruz sits down with us to share the untold story of how she became an activist overnight to save her father.From being quoted $20,000 by lawyers who offered no hope, to the terrifying moment they almost deported him hours before his release, Atziri details the legal battle (Habeas Corpus), the community uprising in Hillsboro, and the reality of fighting the immigration system in Oregon.This is a story of resilience, community power, and a daughter's refusal to give up.👇 IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 - Welcome to A Que Entranos 02:05 - The phone call: "ICE has your father" 02:43 - Lawyers gave us a 1% chance (and asked for $20k) 04:20 - The Bond Hearing denial 08:15 - What is a Habeas Corpus petition? 09:26 - Released with an ankle monitor 13:19 - DHS: "We don't make mistakes" 15:44 - The "No Kings" Rally & Community Support 23:40 - Oregon's response & political leaders 33:00 - The attempted deportation scare (Just minutes away) 34:45 - Message to the community📢 ESPAÑOL: Atziri Cruz nos acompaña para contar la historia de la detención de su padre, Víctor Cruz, quien fue detenido por ICE aun teniendo un permiso de trabajo válido. Contra todo pronóstico (1% de probabilidad), la familia y la comunidad de Hillsboro se unieron para lograr su libertad. Descubre cómo utilizaron el Habeas Corpus y la presión comunitaria para traerlo de vuelta a casa.CREDITS & TEAM: 🎙️ Hosts:@HectorFutura@XiomaraMerida🎬 Production: Yohana Parra 🎥 Cameras & Visuals: Eliora Studios🔴 SUBSCRIBE & CONNECT: Don't miss a story! We release a new episode every Thursday at 7:00 PM. / No te pierdas ninguna historia, nuevo episodio todos los jueves a las 7:00 PM.Follow us for more updates: [Insertar Links de Instagram/Facebook/Website aquí]#VictorCruz #ICEDetention #ImmigrationStory #HillsboroOR #AQueEntranos #HumanRights #HabeasCorpus #CommunityPower #Podcast
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