Nine-Year-Old Girl Released from Detention | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 1m

A nine-year-old girl and her dad were released from immigration detention after over a month — following a routine traffic stop in Texas that spiraled into a nightmare. Jesús Bracho, a mechanic with no criminal record, was pulled over on his way to work; ICE agents allegedly pressured him to call his daughter out so they could detain her too. Held at a family detention center in Dilley, Texas, the pair endured separation while Katherine missed school and precious time with loved ones. Congressman Joaquin Castro credited public outcry for their release, praising the little girl’s resilience as…