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‘Unending nightmare': LA family details 120 days in ICE detention in Texas
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Darsha Philips , as published by NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The family's situation is being described as "bloodline punishment" by their lawyers, who claim it is an unusual case.
A Los Angeles family has been detained in an immigration center in Texas for over 120 days. The detention is reportedly due to a family connection, rather than any actions taken by the family members themselves. The family's situation is being described as "bloodline punishment" by their lawyers, who claim it is an unusual case.
The connection in question involves a relative who was a spokesperson for a group involved in the Iran hostage crisis. Further details about the family's situation and their ongoing battle against the US government are available from the source.
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Category: local Published: August 14, 2026 Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) Reading time: 1 min
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