Daniel Orellana, a 25-year-old Guatemalan man with no criminal record, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at a Shell gas station in Framingham, Massachusetts, while on his way to work. The incident occurred around 6 a.m. as Orellana was preparing to answer a call from his employer. According to his father, Arquimedes Orellana, ICE agents approached Daniel with questions about an unidentified individual, to which he responded that he did not know the person they were referring to. The agents took his phone and subsequently detained him.
Enrique Martinez, a worker at the gas station, corroborated that the arrest occurred inside the premises, leaving Daniel’s vehicle behind. After hours of searching, the family finally learned of Daniel’s situation through a call from him, confirming that ICE had him in custody. His girlfriend, Zulema Alfaro, reported that Daniel communicated with her, stating that he was detained due to a misunderstanding.
The Orellana family emigrated from Guatemala three years ago, fleeing violence and seeking safety. Daniel was on the verge of graduating with a law degree but had to abandon his studies and home due to his undocumented status. Arquimedes expressed understanding of government efforts to improve the country but lamented the unfair treatment of innocent individuals who contribute positively to society.
The family is working with a lawyer and remains hopeful for a swift resolution. Daniel is currently held at an immigration detention center in Plymouth, and they are awaiting updates regarding his release. Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra has sought further information from ICE about the arrest but has yet to receive a response.
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