Mother of 8 Detained After Reporting Sexual Harassment by ICE Contractor
A mother of eight, Silvia Reyna Mendoza, who has lived in the U.S. for nearly 40 years, is currently in ICE detention in Kern County, California.
According to her family, Reyna Mendoza was retaliated against for reporting sexual harassment by an ICE contractor. Her family claims she was fleeing domestic violence when she arrived in the U.S.
She's a caring woman, and anyone that crosses paths with her easily will become her friend
Her daughter Patrisia Reyna and son Francisco Govea describe her as a caring woman who raised them with good morals and intentions.
Reyna Mendoza has spent years navigating the immigration process in Sacramento, with her status requiring monitoring by ICE through its contractor, BI Incorporated.
Author's summary: Mother of eight detained after reporting harassment.
- Reyna Mendoza has lived in the U.S. for nearly 40 years.
- She has eight children who are U.S. citizens.
- She was required to report to ICE through its contractor, BI Incorporated, every other month.