Berks County grandfather wins release from ICE custody

Berks County grandfather wins release from ICE custody

TEMPLE — Erasmo Zavala grasped a prison-issued orange mesh bag as he stepped into his Berks County apartment after nearly two months in ICE detention. He hugged his wife Maria, daughter, and sisters-in-law, holding each until tears welled in his eyes. Meanwhile, Bobi, the family dog, jumped up and down, barking and pawing at Zavala’s legs. When Maria handed him his toddler granddaughter, Selene, and he held her in his arms, family and friends le…

Grandfather makes it out of ICE detention, back to family

TEMPLE — Erasmo Zavala grasped a prison-issued orange mesh bag as he stepped into his Berks County apartment after nearly two months in ICE detention.

How this Pa. grandfather made it out of ICE detention and back to his family

This story was produced by the Berks County bureau of Spotlight PA, an independent, nonpartisan newsroom. Sign up for Good Day, Berks, a daily dose of essential local stories at spotlightpa.org/newsletters/gooddayberks. TEMPLE — Erasmo Zavala grasped a prison-issued orange mesh bag as he stepped into his Berks County apartment after nearly two months in ICE detention. He hugged his wife Maria, daughter, and sisters-in-law, holding each until tea…