Chicago area man needs a kidney as his brother, a potential donor, is held by ICE

CICERO, Ill. A Chicago area father’s life depends on a kidney transplant, but his brother and potential donor, is in ICE custody.

The man detained is not fighting to stay in the U.S., but to save his brother’s life, and the family said they’re running out of time.

What we know:Jose Alfredo Pacheco, needs a kidney to survive. Doctors said Pacheco has complete kidney failure. He’s been on dialysis three days a week, four hours at a time.

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