SAN ANTONIO – The fight to stop a planned ICE detention center on the East Side has become deeply personal for one local couple after a traffic stop in January led to a monthlong detention and tens of thousands of dollars in costs.
Hilda, who did not want to use her last name, brought her concerns to San Antonio City Council earlier this month, urging members to take action to prevent the facility from operating.
“I’m here to urge you to pass the resolution before you, and to do everything in your power — understanding the limitations — to prevent the operation of an ICE detention center in San Antonio …” Hilda said during the meeting…