""My father and one of his workers were detained by ICE while simply on their way to work. Our entire family is heartbroken, and my mother is completely devastated.""
""What I want the public to know about my father is that he is a devoted husband, parent, and grandfather, and the hardest-working, most selfless person I know.""
""My father's hard work, dedication, and sacrifices will never be forgotten and will continue to be a long lifetime inspiration to me and my family.""
Criselda Vasquez's father was detained by ICE while commuting to work, causing distress in the family. He has lived in the U.S. for over 40 years. Vasquez described the incident as racial profiling. The family initiated a GoFundMe campaign to cover legal fees and lost wages, raising nearly $68,000. Vasquez emphasized her father's dedication as a husband, parent, and grandfather, stating he is a role model for his children and others. Her 2017 portrait 'The New American Gothic' features her father.
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