Cuban Mother Faces Dual Charges | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 21, 2026 · 1m

A Cuban woman accused of horrific abuse—including pouring hot wax on her daughter and setting fire to her home—is now facing federal immigration detention. ICE has placed a detainer on 26-year-old Meliza Campos-Sanchez, who entered the U.S. illegally in 2022 and is currently jailed without bond. Charged with child abuse, neglect, and arson, she allegedly harmed her six-year-old during a terrifying incident involving melted candles and kitchen fires. Her two young daughters were present as authorities investigate. Immigration officials plan to pursue her removal after her criminal case…