Teen mariachi trio detained by ICE to open for Kacey Musgraves in Texas
Three teenage mariachi musicians, the Gámez-Cuéllar brothers, who were detained by ICE in February, will open for Kacey Musgraves at upcoming shows in Texas. Their detention sparked bipartisan backlash, leading to their release in March. The performances coincide with Cinco de Mayo, a significant holiday celebrating Mexican heritage.
- ▪The Gámez-Cuéllar brothers were arrested by ICE alongside their parents in February.
- ▪They were released after national attention and bipartisan calls for their release.
- ▪Kacey Musgraves announced they would open for her shows at Gruene Hall from May 3 to 5.
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Activists protest for the incarceration of Antonio, Caleb and Joshua Gámez-Cuéllar at El Valle detention center in Raymondville, Texas, in March. Photograph: Joel Martinez/APView image in fullscreenActivists protest for the incarceration of Antonio, Caleb and Joshua Gámez-Cuéllar at El Valle detention center in Raymondville, Texas, in March. Photograph: Joel Martinez/APKacey MusgravesTeen mariachi trio detained by ICE to open for Kacey Musgraves in TexasGámez-Cuéllar brothers were arrested alongside parents in February and later released after bipartisan backlashMaya YangTue 28 Apr 2026 13.45 EDTLast modified on Tue 28 Apr 2026 14.02 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThree teenage mariachi musicians who were temporarily detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in February…
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