Florida Roofer Freed After 172 Days In ICE Detention Following Tallahassee Raid

A Mexican-born roofer detained in the May 29 Tallahassee construction-site raid spent 172 days in ICE custody in Laredo, TX, before an immigration judge canceled his removal order, waived DHS appeals, and issued a visa number. He reunited with his family on Nov. 18 and can pursue citizenship in five years. The case highlights prolonged detentions, out-of-state transfers, and sealed-warrant enforcement tactics tied to Florida’s escalating state–federal operations, including August deportation flights from Tallahassee.