Mariachi Musician Held by ICE | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 7, 2026 · 1m

A 20-year-old mariachi musician, Hebert Kaleth Ibarra Castro, was detained by ICE in June, sparking a fierce push from his family and lawmakers for his release. His wife disputes his immigration status, claiming he entered the U.S. as a child with a visa to escape violence and that they’re in the middle of a complex green card process. The emotional toll is immense—his wife is terrified, and advocates say the detention is traumatizing the community. A haunting moment: he was asked to sing the national anthem at his detention facility and questioned why he was singing about freedom while being…