After entering the country 10 years ago at age 11, Iowa man is detained by ICE

By: Clark Kauffman

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: July 14, 2026

Words: 670

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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A federal judge has intervened in the case of an Iowa man jailed by ICE after living in the United States for 10 years since the age of 11.

Alvaro Anastacio Garcia Tevalan of Clarion recently filed a federal lawsuit against Polk County Chief Jail Administrator Cory Williams, Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement David Venturella, Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, and Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche. Tevalan’s lawsuit challenged the …

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