Trump Voter Has No Regrets After Green Card Applicant Wife Detained by ICE
The 77-year-old said health and financial pressures had grown since his wife was arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport.
A Florida man who supports President Donald Trump expressed no regret over his vote after his wife, a Colombian national, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at Newark Liberty International Airport in July. Gloria Barazone, 46, was arrested while traveling from New Jersey to Miami with her pending green card application, work authorization, and Social Security number applications.
She had entered the United States on a tourist visa 15 years ago and had been issued a Florida Real ID driver's license while awaiting her immigration case's decision. Barazone, 77, stated he does not believe federal agents should arrest American citizens and their spouses, especially when they are trying to navigate the immigration system.
After her detention, Barazone attempted to explain the situation to an ICE officer but was unsuccessful. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that Barazone overstayed her visa, which was valid until July 17, 2025. Barazone sought help from Florida Senator Ashley Moody and Representative María Elvira Salazar, both Republicans, but they required written consent forms from his wife before they could intervene, which did not reach her while she was detained.
Barazone's wife, who previously worked as a security professional in Medellín, Colombia, is now detained at the South Texas ICE Processing Center. The family is facing significant financial pressure due to mounting legal expenses and Barazone's health issues, including heart problems and multiple surgeries that may need to be postponed.
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