Photo: February 2, 2026 Albeiro and his wife reuniting after his release from detention
Immigrant Father Albeiro Ropero Remolina Returns Home to His Family, 1 Month Following Unlawful Detainment
Albeiro Ropero Remolina is just one individual among the tens of thousands of immigrants who have been unlawfully detained by ICE since 2025. “The work isn’t over until everyone is free,” declare Albeiro’s lawyers.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
3 FEBRUARY 2026 - CHICAGO, IL – ADC Immigration Law, ROA Immigration Law, and Jaimes Law, three Chicago-based immigration legal organizations, today celebrate the release of Albeiro Ropero Remolina from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE custody over a month after he was unlawfully detained in Hyde Park. Ropero Remolina’s story made headlines citywide after his legal team discovered ICE’s failure to administer life-saving seizure medication. Organizers and community members rallied in support of him and his family, raising over $30,000.00 and garnering over 2,000 signatures on a petition urging US Senators Tammy Duckworth and Richard Durbin to demand Ropero Remolina’s immediate release from ICE custody.
“Albeiro’s detention is just one example of the rampant misinterpretation of the law by immigration courts around the US,” begins Maritza Jaimes, Principal Attorney at Jaimes Law.
“Thousands of immigrants who should be eligible for bond are instead forced to endure unlawful detainment until they file a habeas with the federal court and wait for it to be granted” An immigration judge granted a $2,500 bond for Ropeiro Romelina on January 30, 2026 — over a month after ICE agents brutally dragged him from his car and detained him. He finally returned home to his family on the evening of February 2.
“Albeiro and his family have been reunited, due in large part to the support of our local community. We are beyond grateful to everyone who donated, shared, called and emailed their senators, and fought back in the face of this injustice,” reflects Angelika D. Charczuk, founder of ADC Immigration and a member of Ropero Remolina’s legal team. “Albeiro’s release shows us what’s possible when our community works together – but it’s also a reminder that there are still tens of thousands of immigrants being held unlawfully within detention centers around the US.”
Albeiro is among the nearly 300,000 people ICE detained in 2025. As of November, 65,000 remained in ICE detention, nearly three quarters of whom have never been convicted of a crime. 2025 also set the grim record for most deaths in custody in over 20 years, with a staggering 32 preventable deaths — that we know of.
“Every single day, ICE brutalizes and detains children and families—separating innocent children from their homes and the loved ones they belong with, and unlawfully holding them in detention centers across the U.S. This trauma will not end here; it will be generational, lasting long after this administration is gone,” said Paula Roa, founder of Roa Immigration Law. “We will not stop working and organizing until every one of our children and community members is back home with their families—just like Albeiro.”
Organizers are encouraging supporters to uplift and donate to Hyde Park Family Assistance Foundation’s fundraiser, which supports migrant families in Hyde Park amid escalating ICE attacks.
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About ROA Immigration Law: Roa Immigration Law was founded in response to the pressing needs of the community and is spearheaded by Paula Roa, an experienced attorney with over 8 years of dedicated service in the field. Their mission is firmly rooted in the principles of community lawyering, where they actively engage with and serve the needs of the community. What sets them apart is their unwavering commitment to empathetic support and unwavering guidance.
About ADC Immigration Law: ADC Immigration Law specializes in a wide range of immigration services to cater to your unique needs. Whether clients are seeking family-based immigration, removal defense, or want to become a U.S. Citizen, ADC is here to guide then through every step of the process - in English, Spanish, or Polish.
About Jaimes Law: Maritza Jaimes is the founder and principal attorney of Jaimes Law LLC. She is a first-generation daughter of Mexican immigrant parents. She was raised in the neighborhoods of Pilsen, Back of the Yards, and Gage Park in Chicago, IL. Her upbringing amidst these predominantly immigrant communities exposed her to the intricate challenges they face, fueling her passion for advocating for immigrants’ human rights.
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