The Real Story of Victor Cruz: ICE Detention in Hillsboro | What Really Happened Inside Tacoma

On October 14th, Victor Cruz — a construction worker, husband, father, and respected member of the Latino community in Hillsboro, Oregon — was detained by ICE despite having a valid work permit, a clean record, and years of contribution to Washington County.

What happened next is a story every family, every immigrant, and every community member needs to hear.
In this exclusive episode of Aquí Entre Nos, Victor and his wife share the full truth behind the ICE detention that shocked our city:

⭐ In this episode, Victor Cruz tells:
• How the ICE arrest happened in Hillsboro
• Why he disappeared for more than 24 hours
• What really happens during an ICE transfer
• His experience inside the Tacoma Detention Center
• The emotional toll on his wife, family, and community
• How local leaders, neighbors, and small businesses came together to find him
• What he learned about fear, resilience, faith, and survival

For the first time, we hear directly from the man at the center of the story — without filters, without politics… just truth, pain, dignity, and courage.

⭐ Keywords included:

ICE detention Oregon, ICE Hillsboro, immigration stories Oregon, Latino community Washington County, Victor Cruz Hillsboro, Tacoma Detention Center, immigrant rights, ICE arrest real story, Hillsboro Latino community, immigration system 2024, work permit ICE, Latino families Oregon, community support immigrant families, Washington County news, Aquí Entre Nos Podcast.

⭐ Why this story matters:

The detention of Victor Cruz exposed the fear impacting Latino families across Oregon — workers, parents, and children who suddenly don’t feel safe in their own neighborhoods.
This episode is not just a story.
It is a call to awareness, unity, and community action.

🎙️ HOSTS

@hectorfutura
@realtorxiomara

🎥 PRODUCTION

Produced by @advocating_jo
Visuals by @eliorastudiopdx

📍 RECORDED AT

M&M Marketplace, Hillsboro, Oregon

🙏 THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY

To every person who stood up, asked questions, donated, or supported this family — this episode is for you.