Mariachi Musician Held by ICE | San Antonio News

A 20-year-old mariachi musician, Hebert Kaleth Ibarra Castro, was detained by ICE in June, sparking a fierce push from his family and lawmakers for his release. His wife disputes his immigration status, claiming he entered the U.S. as a child with a visa to escape violence and that they’re in the middle of a complex green card process. The emotional toll is immense—his wife is terrified, and advocates say the detention is traumatizing the community. A haunting moment: he was asked to sing the national anthem at his detention facility and questioned why he was singing about freedom while being treated like an animal. A separate traffic stop initially blamed on ICE turned out to be a mix-up, with conflicting statements from authorities. With a critical hearing scheduled for early July, the case underscores the broken, confusing nature of the immigration system—and everyone’s hoping for a fair outcome that brings him home. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9cb438921797429b