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Family, lawmakers call for mariachi detained by ICE to be released
By Zaria Oates, Matthew Craig at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 7, 2026
· 3 min read
After U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Hebert Kaleth Ibarra Castro, 20, on June 25, local lawmakers are trying to get him released and back home.His wife, Marisol Pantoj, said Ibarra Castro was arrested while driving in China Grove.“ICE records indicate he entered the Unite...
Key takeaway Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Hebert Kaleth Ibarra Castro, 20, on June 25, local lawmakers are trying to get him released and back home.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The detention of Hebert Kaleth Ibarra Castro, a 20-year-old mariachi, has sparked concern among local lawmakers and the community, with State Rep. Barbara Gervin Hawkins and U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro pushing for his release. As the case unfolds, it highlights the complexities of immigration policies in Bexar County, where many residents have personal connections to the issue. The fact that Ibarra Castro was arrested in China Grove, a local neighborhood, brings the national debate closer to home. With a hearing scheduled for the week of July 6, the community will be watching to see how the case is resolved, and whether Ibarra Castro will be able to return to his wife and resume his life in Terrell Hills . The incident also raises questions about the role of local law enforcement in immigration matters, as evidenced by the separate ICE traffic stop witnessed by a KSAT crew in China Grove.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? After U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Hebert Kaleth Ibarra Castro, 20, on June 25, local lawmakers are trying to get him released and back home.His wife, Marisol Pantoj, said Ibarra Castro was arrested while driving in China Grove.“ICE records indicate he entered the Unite...
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