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Louisiana grandfather, 73, detained by ICE decades after fleeing Cuba

ICE agents detained Jose Francisco Garcia Rodriguez, a 73-year-old Cuban immigrant, in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Rodriguez fled Cuba 45 years ago and past legal issues hindered his citizenship attempts.
Rodriguez, a grandfather with heart conditions, was picked up near his home at a Circle K gas station.
Christian Cooper Riggs quoted, "starting with 73-year-old grandfathers...is not the solution."
Rodriguez is now held at a processing center, reflecting increased immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.

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