Alejandra Jaimes is desperately seeking updates about her brother, Luis Colon, who was detained by ICE on January 27, 2025.
Arrest Near Elementary School
Colon was taken into custody near Copper Hills Elementary in West Valley City shortly after dropping off his five-year-old son, Junior, for kindergarten.
Jaimes is particularly worried about Junior, who has been raised by Colon since he was an infant.
“He’s never been apart from his dad for this long,” Jaimes said. “I don’t know how he’ll adjust if Luis isn’t here anymore.”
Held in Nevada Detention Center
According to ICE’s Online Detainee Locator System, Colon is currently detained at the Nevada Southern Detention Center in Pahrump.
While Colon has been able to call his family, Jaimes said it has been especially hard on Junior, who is used to talking to his father every night before bed.
Family Says Colon Is Not a Threat
Colon, who migrated from Mexico in 2004, has lived in Utah for nearly 20 years.
Public records show he has two misdemeanor convictions, including a DUI, for which he served time and paid fines.
Jaimes is shocked by his detention, especially since federal immigration enforcement efforts typically focus on violent offenders.
“He’s not a criminal or a danger to anyone,” she said. “He works hard installing floors and takes care of his son. As far as I know, he didn’t have an active deportation order.”
Uncertain Future for Junior
One of Jaimes’ biggest concerns is Junior’s well-being, as his mother is not involved in his life.
Since Junior was born in the U.S., he currently does not have the necessary documents to travel to Mexico if his father is deported.
Jaimes is now seeking legal help to secure custody of Junior and eventually apply for dual citizenship, but she worries the process could take years.
“Luis always promised to be there for his son,” Jaimes said. “Now we don’t know what’s going to happen.”
Warning for Other Families
Jaimes urged others in similar situations to make sure their legal paperwork is in order to avoid unexpected separations.
“No one thinks this will happen to them,” she said. “But it can turn your world upside down overnight.”
Colon is scheduled for his first court appearance on Monday, where Jaimes is hoping he will be granted the chance to remain in the U.S. and continue raising his son.
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