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Rep. Joaquin Castro calls for release of 13-year-old boy detained by ICE near San Antonio
By Natalia Edwards at San Antonio Current (alt-weekly)
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, is calling for the release and reunification of another San Antonio youth detained by federal officials as part of the Trump administration’s sweeping anti-immigrant crackdown. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested 13-year-old Leonardo ...
Key takeaway Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested 13-year-old Leonardo Santiago “Santi” Soto Uribe and his father, Benjamin Lerma-Huipio, in June just outside of San […] The post Rep.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
The detention of 13-year-old Leonardo Santiago "Santi" Soto Uribe by ICE agents near San Antonio raises concerns about the impact of federal immigration policies on local families. As a community within the San Antonio area, Terrell Hills residents may be wondering how such actions affect the social fabric of their own neighborhoods. The fact that a young teenager, likely a student in a local school, is being held by federal authorities will undoubtedly resonate with parents and educators in Terrell Hills, who may be concerned about the well-being and stability of immigrant families in their community. Rep. Castro's call for the boy's release and reunification with his family will likely be watched closely by local advocates for immigrant rights and social services providers who work with affected families in the area.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current (alt-weekly) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, is calling for the release and reunification of another San Antonio youth detained by federal officials as part of the Trump administration’s sweeping anti-immigrant crackdown. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested 13-year-old Leonardo ...
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