ICE Detains Hispanic Couple at an Atlanta Walmart as Family Asks for Help

ICE arrests Hispanic couple.

Family launches fundraising campaign.

Couple faces two separate immigration cases.

The relatives of Nina and Luis Sánchez, a married couple known in their community for their work as photographers, have launched a fundraising campaign after both were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)agents in Georgia.

Why it matters: According to the family, the couple now faces two separate immigration proceedings, significantly increasing legal costs and prompting them to seek financial support.

Family members say Nina and her husband, Luis Sánchez, who is known as «Mijito,» were detained by federal immigration agents on the morning of July 20.

ICE Arrests Hispanic Couple at Walmart

GEORGIA: Both individuals were reportedly removed from their vehicle and taken to a facility in Atlanta, where separate immigration proceedings began. https://t.co/JLnFMnvdqA pic.twitter.com/Noo7vGOlX3

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According to Telemundo, the couple was detained while parking their vehicle at a Walmart.

Relatives said they were removed from their car and transported to an immigration facility in Atlanta.

From that point, each spouse was placed into a separate immigration case.

Telemundo Atlanta reported that it has not independently verified the circumstances of the arrests.

The outlet also stated that it has not received official information from ICE regarding either case.

Family Hires Attorney but Faces Two Separate Immigration Cases

Una pareja hispana fue detenida por ICE en un Walmart. Foto GoFundMe

Following the arrests, the family said they immediately sought legal assistance.

Relatives reported hiring an immigration attorney to represent the couple.

However, they explained that each spouse must go through an individual immigration proceeding, resulting in separate legal fees and court-related expenses.

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The family says it does not have the financial resources to cover both legal cases simultaneously.

As a result, they launched a GoFundMe campaign seeking donations.

According to relatives, Nina and Luis have pending asylum applications.

They also state that the couple has complied with all requirements related to their respective immigration cases.

Family members further claim that neither has a criminal record or any criminal convictions.

These claims have not been independently verified.

Couple Known for Photographing Community Events

According to the fundraising campaign, Nina and Luis have spent years working as photographers.

Their family says they have documented weddings, quinceañeras, baptisms, birthdays, and other community celebrations.

They believe the couple’s work has helped countless families preserve cherished memories.

“Today, for the first time, they are the ones who need our help,” the family wrote in the campaign.

The organizers are requesting donations to help cover legal fees and other expenses related to the immigration proceedings.

They also encourage people to share the fundraiser with others.

In addition, they have asked those who know the couple to keep them in their prayers.

As of now, authorities have not announced whether Nina and Luis will remain in ICE custody.

Officials have also not disclosed whether they will be transferred to another detention facility.

No information has been released regarding when they may appear before an immigration judge.

Meanwhile, the family continues seeking financial support to help pay the costs associated with the couple’s two separate immigration cases.