Mother and daughter detained by ICE in Florida hospital
By The BriefBrief
An Ecuadorian mother and her 19-year-old daughter were reportedly detained by ICE immigration agents while receiving treatment in a Florida hospital after a car crash. Family members said officials reviewed their documents and determined their visas had expired while asylum cases were pending.
WHO:ICE immigration agents
WHAT:ICE agents detained an Ecuadorian mother and her 19-year-old daughter in a Florida hospital after they were hurt in a car crash.
WHEN:Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 7:25 AM ET
WHERE:Florida, USA
WHY:Their documents were reviewed and officials determined their visas had expired while asylum cases were pending.
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