Mother's Desperate Plea: ICE Detentions Outside Courts Spark Outrage

Migrant Mother's Plea Highlights ICE Detentions Outside Immigration Courts A heartbreaking scene unfolded outside an immigration court in San Antonio, Texas, on May 30, 2025, as captured in a video by Noticias Telemundo. The footage shows a migrant mother being detained by ICE agents while desperately pleading for help, her main concern being her children who were at school. This incident is not isolated; similar events have occurred in recent weeks, raising concerns about the practice of ICE detaining immigrants during their court appointments. "Auxilio mis hijos! Mis hijos están en la escuela!" cried the mother, her voice filled with anguish, as seen in the video. The video shows three ICE agents apprehending her. This emotional plea underscores the human cost of such policies. The video also features an interview with immigration attorney Marco Rosas, who explains that in some jurisdictions, like New York, these court proceedings can be conducted virtually, mitigating the risk of such encounters. The video further illustrates the broader implications of this issue, showing protests in New York City against what some are calling arbitrary arrests. One immigrant interviewed stated, "Nos pasaron a un lugar aparte, nos tomaron nuestras huellas... y después ellos dijeron que tenían que llevarnos a todos." This quote highlights the feelings of helplessness and injustice experienced by those affected. While ICE maintains that they are enforcing the law, the video serves as a powerful visual representation of the human consequences of these policies. The video concludes with a call for understanding and a reminder that virtual court options exist in some locations, offering a potential solution to such distressing situations.