Hebert Ibarra Castro is a 20-year-old mariachi from San Antonio who was detained by ICE on his way home from performing at a birthday party.
Still in his mariachi attire, a detention facility worker taunted him: "If you sing me a song, I'll let you go." What was meant as mockery, mariachis across San Antonio have turned into an act of solidarity and are banding together to sing for his release.
Hebert came to the United States when he was just 4 years old with his family, fleeing violence in Mexico. Hebert’s wife is a U.S. citizen and is desperate for his return. My office is working to bring Hebert home where he belongs, with his young wife and family.
Being Mexican when it benefits you is incredibly prevalent w/ content creators. Yet they didn’t bat an eye during the ICE raids or speak on the issues but when it’s time to hop on the bandwagon during the WC suddenly there ppl who are Mexican who have never been Mexican before…