Whatcom County family, separated by ICE: ‘We don’t know what’s going to happen’

Agents detained Lynden business owner in CO airport as he returned from family trip

By: Sophia Gates

Outlets: Cascadia Daily News

Published: July 31, 2026

Words: 1,556

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

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For four months, a Lynden household has been missing a family member.

That’s how long it’s been since immigration enforcement agents detained “Alexander,” a 47-year-old business owner in Whatcom County, at the Denver International Airport as he returned from a family trip, according to court documents.

Alexander is the man’s middle name. Cascadia Daily News is not using full names for him and other relatives to protect their privacy.

“I cried so much, I can’t …

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