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ICE detains Kearney entrepreneur with deep Nebraska ties
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- Carlos Godinez, longtime Kearney business owner of Nick's Gyros, was detained by ICE on March 11 and remains in Hall County Jail ahead of his immigration court hearing.
- Rose Godinez, a Lexington-born attorney and sister to Carlos, emphasizes that her brother has viable options, though relief timelines could be lengthy.
- The Godinez family has deep Nebraska roots through Nick's Gyros, a business run for over 15 years in Kearney.
- Supporters note Godinez has organized and funded educational programs, including the Beta Men Conference and Nebraska Cultural Unity Conference, aiding local students.
- The case is framed within broader federal efforts to enforce existing immigration laws, a narrative echoed in national discussions.
- Carlos Godinez asks the immigration judge to see him as an asset to the United States, not a liability.
- The report highlights mixed-status family challenges amid what officials describe as a large-scale deportation operation.
- Rose Godinez now leads a private practice focusing on nonprofits and small businesses, with options she notes include a citizen family member petition.
- Maria Godinez, Carlos and Rose’s mother, expresses devastation for grandchildren amid the deportation case.
- The Nebraska Examiner notes the case sits within a wider national context on immigration policy and media networks' role in coverage.
- The new reference confirms Carlos Godinez’s immigrant journey and 37 years of residence in the U.S., with deportation risk to Guatemala if relief is not found.
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