Mario Guevara Remains Detained by ICE, Now in Floyd County

Mario Guevara Remains Detained by ICE

Transferred to Floyd County Jail

Expected to Remain Detained Through Holiday

Salvadoran journalist Mario Guevara remains in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) at the Floyd County Jail in northwest Atlanta, after being transferred from Gwinnett County on Thursday.

Family Posted Bail, but ICE Retained Him

Mario Guevara had initially been booked into the Gwinnett County Jail on three traffic violations: reckless driving, running a red light, and using a cell phone while driving.

His family paid the $3,900 bail, but ICE immediately transferred him to Floyd County, where he is now being held without the possibility of bond, according to the county jail records.

Mario Guevara Remains Detained by ICE Despite Posting Bail / Photo: Screenshot Facebook Mario Guevara

Expected to Remain Detained Until Monday

Due to the Fourth of July holiday, Guevara is expected to remain detained at least until Monday, while his family works to secure his potential release.

Mario Guevara Was Detained While Covering a Protest

Mario Guevara was arrested on June 14 while covering a protest against Donald Trump and immigration raids in DeKalb County. Although the initial charges were dismissed, ICE retained him because he does not have permanent resident status.

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