Undocumented Aurora father released from ICE
Immigration and Customs Enforcement released Arturo Hernández Garcia, the first person to claim sanctuary in Colorado, one week after he was detained. Since leaving Sanctuary in 2015, Arturo has organized and advocated for better policies and educated thousands of citizens on the realities of our immigration system. Married for 18 years, Arturo has two daughters, a 17-year-old in the DACA process and an 11-year-old U.S. citizen. He and his family have lived in Colorado for 17 years. Arturo is a small business owner and started his company as a subcontractor in the construction industry in 2008. He provides employment for an average of 8 or 9 people annually. Read more.