Teens in Texas mariachi band released from ICE detention after bipartisan backlash
Brothers who visited White House reunited with family after outcry from Texas lawmakers, including Republican congresswoman
Two teenage mariachi musicians were released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after their detention sparked widespread backlash, including from a Republican congresswoman.
The Democratic representative Joaquin Castro of Texas announced the release of the brothers, Antonio Yesayahu Gámez-Cuéllar, 18, and Caleb Gámez-Cuéllar, 14, on Monday afternoon, sharing photos on social media of the family reuniting.
Source: Theguardian.com
Original source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/09/texas-lawmakers-ice-detaining-teen-mariachi-musicians
