A 20-year-old mariachi was arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement on June 25. Hebert Kaleth Ibarra Castro was taken into custody while driving in China Grove. His family and local lawmakers are seeking his release.

According to his wife, Ibarra Castro initially entered the US legally with a B-2 visa, which expired in 2020. He came to the US at the age of 4, fleeing violence in Mexico. ICE records indicate that he entered the country illegally, but the details of his entry are disputed.

Further information about Ibarra Castro's case is available through statements from his family members and ICE officials.