An immigrant father detained by ICE shares his story of fear and survival

By: Santiago Campos

Outlets: PBS News Student Reporting Labs

Published: April 8, 2026

Words: 76

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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Alexander Esquivel, an undocumented migrant from El Salvador who has lived in the U.S. for nearly 20 years, recounts his experience being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement for two months in 2025. He was released on bail in November and says the treatment he received in detention was inhuman. He and his family remain traumatized by the experience. This story was reported by Santiago Campos of D.C. International School, with support from educator Ashley …

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