The following are links to published articles (in the order of their publication — most recent first) about the ICE detention of our custodian Leonel Chavez. 


 If you encounter other articles not listed here, please submit them to info@stpaulsnorwalk.org, and we will add them to this list. 


Connecticut News 12 news story on Leonel’s deportation (August 26)

https://connecticut.news12.com/norwalk-man-deported-to-mexico-after-viral-ice-arrest-caught-on-camera


Telemundo interview from Mexico with Leonel Chavez (August 25) (Telemundo is the second-largest U.S.-based Spanish-language television network owned by NBCUniversal) — the interview with Leonel begins at the 81/2 minute mark into the broadcast. It is in Spanish with Spanish subtitles, and we will work to translate it soon. 

https://www.youtube.com/live/RmeHg3y6ZFg?si=p-MB1FKK7LVslKpq


News 12 Instagram story of Leonel’s arrest: 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN0VEaMUG0p/


Nancy on Norwalk article on the Bring Them Home vigil/rally (August 25): 

https://www.nancyonnorwalk.com/bring-them-home-vigil-rally-calls-for-release-of-norwalk-residents-detained-in-ice-raid/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR63G61P5b_E8Ajeb0hsneBMcE22d3_mTXvPFt8yTnhtw7tWTyM9iWIPnAiomg_aem_L2TOcnrGXcRbLbfmKiqY-A


THE HOUR article on the Bring Them Home vigil/rally (August 23) (requires subscription)

https://www.thehour.com/news/article/norwalk-rally-ice-raid-leonel-chavez-20926518.php


Photograph proof page of the Bring Them Home vigil/rally (August 23)

https://www.amymoseleyphotography.com/proofing/bring-them-home-vigil-rally/gallery


CNN news story on Leonel’s arrest (August 20)

https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/20/us/video/mexican-brothers-connecticut-federal-agents-arrest-digvid


Department of Homeland Security report with their version of Leonel’s arrest (August 21)

https://x.com/DHSgov/status/1958594935969783957


News 12 Long Island story about Leonel’s detention (August 19)

https://longisland.news12.com/daughter-of-norwalk-man-seen-arrested-by-ice-agents-in-viral-graphic-video-calls-encounter-tragic-new-norm