Father and Son Detained in ICE Raid | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 22, 2026 · 1m

A five-year-old boy was detained in Austin alongside his father, Victor Martinez Nieto, a Mexican national who entered the U.S. illegally in 2022 and was previously deported but re-entered. The incident sparked outrage, with Rep. Greg Casar demanding the child’s release, citing no criminal history and minimal threat. Viral footage showed the boy crying as they were taken into custody. ICE says parents can choose to be removed with their children or designate a “safe person” to care for them — both remain together during proceedings. Held at the South Texas Family Residential Center in Dilley…