Cuban Asylum Seeker Detained After Hearing in Miami

A young Cuban man's asylum hearing took an unexpected turn on May 28, 2025, in Miami, Florida. After his hearing, Julio David Perez Rodriguez, 22, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Telemundo 51 reported the incident, which has sparked outrage among immigration advocates. The video features commentary from Sasha Tirador, who highlights the emotional distress of Perez Rodriguez's mother. "'I never expected this in a free country,'" she is quoted as saying. The incident underscores the ongoing debate surrounding US immigration policies and the experiences of asylum seekers. The video also criticizes the Trump administration's policies, suggesting that such actions are a result of the administration's stance on immigration. The incident serves as a reminder of the human cost of restrictive immigration policies.