Valid Permit, Detained in Decatur | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 28, 2026 · 1m

A Decatur business owner, Rosendo Lira, was arrested during a traffic stop and detained by immigration authorities despite holding a valid work permit — a move his family says is devastating, especially as he prepared for his daughter’s quinceañera. The sheriff insists enforcement is lawful, citing a 2020 removal order and federal training with ICE, while Lira’s lawyer argues the detention is unlawful since an appeal has been pending for years and no crimes were committed. As Lira waits for a decision from the Board of Immigration Appeals, his family rallies to fund his legal battle…