Chicago DJ And His Husband Released From ICE Custody, But Their Battle Isn't Over

Chicago DJ and husband released from ICE custody, continue legal fight for asylum

<p>A local DJ and his husband have returned home after they were released on bond from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody last week.</p><p>Omar David Panqueva, known as DJ TUNJO, and Santiago Paez <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2026/08/06/suenos-dj-husband-detained-immigration-agents-midway-airport-pending-asylum-case" >were detained by federal immigration agents</a> at Midway Airport on Aug. 2, wher…

Chicago DJ And His Husband Released From ICE Custody, But Their Battle Isn't Over

DJ TUNJO was arrested alongside his husband earlier this month at Midway Airport before a planned Karol G tour after-party run. Now, they’re “moving forward gently” as they await immigration proceedings.

DJ TUNJO and husband released from ICE custody as supporters rally around the couple: ‘Chicago gave us a hug’

David Panqueva, better known as DJ TUNJO, and his husband Santiago Páez were released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody on Aug. 12.

DJ TUNJO and husband released from ICE custody as supporters rally around the couple: 'Chicago gave us a hug'

CHICAGO — Local DJ and rising star Omar David Panqueva, who goes by the stage name DJ TUNJO, and his husband, Santiago Páez, have been released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody on bond. But their legal fight to stay in the ...