Family of Mariachi Stars Freed from Detention


Author: The Daily News Now! March 10, 2026 Duration: 1:56
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Family of Mariachi Stars Freed from Detention

McAllen Family with Award-Winning Mariachi Students Released from Immigration Detention After Public Outcry

A McAllen family, including two award-winning high school mariachi students, was released from immigration detention this week following a public outcry. The family, consisting of eighteen-year-old Antonio Gamez-Cuellar and his younger brothers Caleb and Joshua, along with their parents, had been detained during a routine check-in with immigration officials. Despite entering the country legally, they were detained, sparking widespread anger in South Texas. The familys release was secured through a bipartisan effort and public pressure, with Republican Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz and Democrat Vicente Gonzalez playing key roles.

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