Teen released by ICE wants to stay in U.S.: "Doing the right things"
Ricardo Hernandez-Navarrete, an 18-year-old soccer player, was recently released from ICE custody just before his high school graduation. He had been detained for over two months after a routine immigration appointment turned into an arrest. Despite his release, he and his mother still face potential deportation as their immigration status is reviewed.
- ▪Hernandez-Navarrete was held in various detention facilities across the U.S. after being arrested with his mother during an immigration appointment.
- ▪He expressed relief at being back in Chicago and is committed to playing soccer for Truman College.
- ▪The family entered the U.S. illegally in 2022, and their case will now be adjudicated by the U.S. immigration court system.
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U.S. Teen soccer player released by ICE asks for chance to stay in U.S.: "I'm doing the right things" By Camilo Montoya-Galvez Camilo Montoya-Galvez Immigration Correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez is the Immigration Correspondent at CBS News, where his reporting is featured across multiple programs and platforms, including national broadcast shows, CBS News 24/7, CBSNews.com and the organization's social media accounts. Read Full Bio Camilo Montoya-Galvez May 29, 2026 / 10:34 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Chicago — Just a few days ago, 18-year-old Ricardo Hernandez-Navarrete was stuck in an immigration detention center in Kentucky, fearing his dreams of playing professional soccer would be derailed by the specter of deportation On Thursday evening, Hernandez-Navarrete was back…
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