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Mariachi Musician Detained for Singing Anthem | San Antonio News
A 20-year-old mariachi prodigy detained by ICE after a traffic stop is being asked to sing “The Star-Spangled Banner” for a Fourth of July event at his detention center — a surreal twist for a musician raised in the U.S. whose family entered legally but overstayed visas. Despite the irony, Hebert, who plays professionally in San Antonio, agreed — his voice impressing even the warden. Now, pro bono lawyers are fighting for his release, aided by a viral campaign urging people to “Play a Song for Hebert.” While in custody, he’s also helping fellow detainees, translating and sharing his few…
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