ICE Transfers Culver City Paletero To Texas, New Mexico — Freed After 114 Days; 245(i) Petition Secures Residency

Ambrocio Lozano, a beloved Culver City ice cream vendor, was detained for 114 days after an ICE arrest and transferred from Los Angeles to facilities in Texas and New Mexico before being released. Supporters raised legal funds as his case proceeded, and he ultimately secured lawful permanent residency via an older 245(i) petition through his wife. His attorney said he should not have been held, underscoring concerns about long-distance transfers that hinder family and legal access.