SALT LAKE CITY — A 22-year-old man detained by ICE while heading to work remains in custody as federal officials respond to questions about his case and his family continues pushing for his release.
Lisandro Pacheco was arrested by ICE on April 29, according to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security. His attorney, Adam Crayk, says Pacheco was headed to a new job in Park City when he was detained.
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DHS said Pacheco admitted to being in the country illegally from Mexico after entering the United States at an unknown time. The agency said he will remain in custody pending immigration proceedings and receive full due process.
Crayk says Pacheco has lived in the United States since he was one year old. He says Pacheco’s only known offense is one traffic-related citation…