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Rep. Joaquin Castro calls for release of 13-year-old boy detained by ICE near San Antonio
By Natalia Edwards at San Antonio Current
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, is calling for the release and reunification of another San Antonio youth detained by federal officials as part of the Trump administration’s sweeping anti-immigrant crackdown. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested 13-year-old Leonardo ...
Key takeaway Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested 13-year-old Leonardo Santiago “Santi” Soto Uribe and his father, Benjamin Lerma-Huipio, in June just outside of San […] The post Rep.
Why this matters in Alamo Heights News
The detention of 13-year-old Leonardo Santiago Soto Uribe by ICE agents near San Antonio raises concerns about the impact of federal immigration policies on local families. As a community, Alamo Heights has a vested interest in ensuring the well-being and safety of all its residents, regardless of their immigration status. The fact that a young teenager is being held in detention, potentially separated from his family, has significant implications for his education, health, and overall development. Rep. Joaquin Castro's call for the boy's release and reunification with his family is a crucial step in addressing this situation. The community will be watching to see how this case unfolds and how local leaders respond to the needs of immigrant families in the area. The outcome of this case may also inform how Alamo Heights residents and leaders engage with federal immigration policies and their local implications.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: San Antonio Current ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, is calling for the release and reunification of another San Antonio youth detained by federal officials as part of the Trump administration’s sweeping anti-immigrant crackdown. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested 13-year-old Leonardo ...
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