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Churchill High student and father released from ICE custody, Castro says
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· August 4, 2026
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Key takeaway The two were being held at the South Texas Family Residential Center.
A Churchill High student and her father have been released from ICE custody, according to Rep. Joaquin Castro. The two were being held at the South Texas Family Residential Center.
The circumstances of their detention are known to involve an incident where the student, Emely Suaza, was taken into custody by ICE while on her way to church, and her father was also detained. Further details about their case and the events surrounding their visit are available from Rep. Castro, who announced their release.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: WOAI News 4 / News4SA (NBC affiliate) — Local ·
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