SAN DIEGO (AP) — Esteban Rios, father of a Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton, was arrested by immigration authorities during a visit to see his pregnant daughter. The Department of Homeland Security revealed that Rios has a criminal background including charges of domestic violence and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Rios was deported to Mexico in 1999 and again faced deportation in 2005 and 2020 after previous illegal entries into the United States.
Steve Rios, the Marine son, expressed his pride in serving the country and stated that his parents inspired him through their hard work after immigrating from Mexico over 30 years ago. They were detained after picking up Steve's younger sister and her Marine husband at the military base on September 28, marking a routine visit that has become common due to her impending childbirth.
After being released with ankle monitors, the situation took a darker turn when Esteban Rios was detained again upon reporting to an ICE office. The Rios family insists that they were falsely portrayed and had pending green card applications for legal residency, sponsored by Steve. In a statement following inquiries from AP, a DHS representative reiterated that 'criminal illegal aliens are not welcome in the U.S.,' but did not clarify the circumstances surrounding Esteban Rios' current status or charges.
As this family navigates the complexities of immigration enforcement, the implications of their case resonate within the broader discussions on immigration policy and familial rights.
Steve Rios, the Marine son, expressed his pride in serving the country and stated that his parents inspired him through their hard work after immigrating from Mexico over 30 years ago. They were detained after picking up Steve's younger sister and her Marine husband at the military base on September 28, marking a routine visit that has become common due to her impending childbirth.
After being released with ankle monitors, the situation took a darker turn when Esteban Rios was detained again upon reporting to an ICE office. The Rios family insists that they were falsely portrayed and had pending green card applications for legal residency, sponsored by Steve. In a statement following inquiries from AP, a DHS representative reiterated that 'criminal illegal aliens are not welcome in the U.S.,' but did not clarify the circumstances surrounding Esteban Rios' current status or charges.
As this family navigates the complexities of immigration enforcement, the implications of their case resonate within the broader discussions on immigration policy and familial rights.
