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ICE detained a Venezuelan soccer pro. His case shows the immigration backlog crisis
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Homero Calderón, a Venezuelan professional soccer player, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The case involves immigration court proceedings, which are subject to significant case backlogs in the U.S. immigration system. The average time for immigration cases to be resolved has extended substantially in recent years due to high caseloads.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/15/nx-s1-5928322/ice-detained-a-venezuelan-soccer-pro-his-case-shows-the-immigration-backlog-crisis
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