Family of Milwaukee woman detained by ICE pleads for her release

By: Isiah Holmes

Outlets: Wisconsin Examiner

Published: March 20, 2026

Words: 1,025

Last Updated: 1 day, 12 hours ago

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In Milwaukee, the family of a woman detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) joined local activists in pleading for her release. Elvira Benitez, who was born in Mexico, has never been in trouble with the law since she came to the United States 36 years ago. But Benitez was taken into custody earlier this month after a routine check-in, and transported out of state to a detention facility in Kentucky.

“I’m asking all …

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