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Newsweek
6 days ago
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Mom in US for 22 Years Detained by ICE Despite Ongoing Visa Application
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A Georgia mother of three who has lived in the United States for more than two decades was taken into custody by federal agents on April 13, just a few blocks from her family's home. "She was a major part of our family, she did a lot for all of us, and it feels like our world has been thrown off its axle," Guillermo Chavarria, 25, the oldest son of Jessica Flores Marin, 44, told Newsweek. Newsweek has contacted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for comment via email. Jessica Flores Marin was taken into custody by federal agents on April 13, 2025, just a few blocks from her family's home. Jessica Flores Marin was taken into custody by federal agents on April 13, 2025, just a few blocks from her family's home. Supplied Two patrol cars had been positioned outside, one on each side of the street just a few houses away. Chavarria's younger brother, Austin, was stopped by officers as he headed to work. Without his wallet, he was immediately questioned about the whereabouts of his driver's license. Agents eventually left his brother go, according to the family. Their mother, concerned for Austin, woke up Chavarria to deliver his wallet. After picking up his mother outside, Chavarria said agents boxed in his car, ordered him to step aside, and removed Flores Marin from the vehicle. When ICE agents surrounded the car, they quickly positioned themselves nearby and began questioning Jessica, asking for her name and origin. Chavarria was told to turn off the car and place the keys on the roof. After Jessica identified herself but stopped responding, the agents became more "aggressive" and eventually removed her from the vehicle. The agents wore plain clothes with green vests, later changing into official uniforms at a nearby service station after stopping for gas. "I called my dad and informed him of what had occurred, and ever since then we've been fighting to bring her back home," Chavarria said. Jessica remains in ICE custody at Stewart Detention Center, one of the largest immigration detention facilities in the U.S. It is operated by the private prison company CoreCivic. The arrest comes amid a crackdown on immigration by President Donald Trump's administration. Trump has vowed to remove millions of immigrants without legal status as part of a hardline mass deportation policy. Flores Marin entered the U.S. with Guillermo in 2003 through Texas. While Guillermo qualified for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which granted him temporary protection from deportation, his mother remained undocumented. Despite this, she built a life in the U.S., paying taxes and eventually buying the family's first home in 2014. In December, she began the application process for a T visa, which protects victims of certain crimes who cooperate with law enforcement. Her unexpected detention occurred while the family was gathering paperwork for her case. Flores Marin's efforts to stay in the U.S. faced a setback when an immigration judge denied her motion to reopen a decades-old deportation order. The court ruled that she failed to appear at a 2004 hearing and was responsible for not updating her address, despite claiming she never received the notice. The judge also found that she waited too long—more than 20 years—to file and did not show extraordinary circumstances for the delay. Although the court acknowledged her deep ties to the U.S., including two U.S. citizen children, it ruled these did not qualify as "exceptional circumstances" under immigration law. Her legal team has since filed an emergency stay of removal and a formal appeal with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). The stay, filed May 21, aims to prevent her deportation while the BIA reviews her case. A decision on the stay is expected sooner than the full appeal, which is pending. The devasting toll on the family has been overwhelming. Jessica missed her daughter's soccer season and banquet, her son's high school graduation and her husband's birthday—just days after she was detained. She spent her birthday in ICE custody. "Our family is very emotional, it's a roller coaster of emotions," Chavarria said. "Some days are filled with sadness, some days with anger, and other days we do OK. It's been weird having someone so important in our lives not be around and have limited communications with them." Flores Marin has run her own housecleaning business for more than a decade. She's also a longtime congregant at La Cosecha 3 Church in Atlanta, where she has served in ministry and children's programs for more than 15 years. The community has rallied behind her. Friends, clients and fellow church members have reached out to support the family, offering help and advocating for her release. Chavarria says he is clinging to hope and leaning on his faith as his family continues to fight for her return.
Hypebeast
27-05-2025
- Business
- Hypebeast
Willy Chavarria Among 2025 Finalists for Top ANDAM Prize
After making a star-studded debut atParis Fashion Weeklast January to celebrate its 10th anniversary, American menswear labelWilly Chavarriais among the prestigiousANDAMFashion Awards 2025 finalists for the Grand and Special Prizes. Joining Chavarria is French mens labelEGONlab, which won the Pierre Bergé Prize in 2021, and three women's designers: Alain Paul, Meryll Rogge, and Zomer. Founded in 1989 by Nathalie Dufour, with the French Ministry of Culture, ANDAM (National Association for the Development of the Fashion Arts) was conceived as an incubator initiative and accolade for assisting young emerging designers on the French and international scene. Martin Margielawas awarded the first ANDAM fellowship winner in 1989, establishing a strong legacy for the organization, which continued through the decades. Earlier in the lineage,LemairefounderChristopher Lemairewas awarded in 1990, and Jean Touitou awarded in 1992. In the 2020s, the organization awarded contemporary names Saunders,Botter,Y/Project,Marine Serre, and more. On this year's selection, Dufour said, 'Whatever their level of development, whether nascent or more established brands, the need for liquidities is a fundamental topic to ensure their perenity,' in a statement for WWD. 'The profiles selected also offer an interesting vision of the different economic models that can be invented to stand out and carve a space in a very competitive industry: B2C strategy, niche positioning and managed growth, innovative and ecologically committed.' The 2025 ANDAM Fashion Award ceremony will be held on June 20 at 7 pm CEST. See the full list of finalists in the Instagram post below.
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How Willy Chavarria Is Redefining American Menswear Through Latinx Heritage
Craig Barritt/ Slaven Vlasic for The New School When Willy Chavarria's debut collection with adidas Originals was revealed earlier this month, fans were elated. In addition to having adoration for the designer who stands up for LGBTQIA+, immigrant, and human rights, his collaboration with the international sporting brand would elevate his storytelling to the larger market. Chavarria, a proud Mexican-American, infuses his cultural identity into all of his work and this latest project was a direct reflection of that connection. Previewed pieces from Willy Chavarría x Adidas Spring/Summer 25' had his signature black and red color palette with adidas' classic 3-striped sides. The collection also brings back to life the archival adidas Jabbar sneaker, created for Kareem Abdul Jabbar, one of the most celebrated basketball players of all time. The collection appeals to streetwear lovers but also shows Chavarria's extensive knowledge of Chicano history and visibility in fashion. The same could be said for when he showed up the 2025 Met Gala, themed after Black dandies. Maluma and Chavarria came to the event together wearing custom suits from Chavarria with shoes from Portuguese designer Carlos Santos. Chavarria, whose father is Mexican, referenced the Pachuco style of the 1930s for the vibrant suits. Pachucos and Pachucas were a subset of Mexican Americans who, in an attempt to defy xenophobic attacks on their community, wore their own versions of Zoot suits. 'The Pachuco, as we know, is the quintessential dandy from the 30s and 40s representing Latinos and Black (people) who dressed as a form of resistance to the beauty,' Chavarría told WWD, "I hope to encapsulate that.' Beyond the Met, Chavarria is a genius when it comes to cultural symbolism. His Chicano heritage shows up in his prints, silhouettes, casting, and runway music. He's shifting the conversations around luxury fashion inclusion in every garment he makes. He's intentional about the artists he works with like Kendrick Lamar, YG, Tokischa, and Becky G. And he's outwardly promoting credit being given where its due. Last night, the designer was honored at the 76th Annual Parsons Benefit. Chavarria accepted his award from Executive Deputy Director of the ACLU, AJ Hikes, who made a moving speech on the importance of diversity and inclusion. But before he took to the stage, he shared what he wished more people knew about his Chicano history. 'It really started [with] the Pachuco suit in the thirties and forties, which was, as we know, outlawed; Brown people could not wear the suit,' Chavarria says. 'But that evolved into a baggy look, which went from Pachuco into more modern age Cholo, which were gang related. And the gang relations were actually a way to claim territory that had been robbed. And unfortunately, it turned into drugs and violence, but that's the way the world built us." Adding, 'That influence in fashion, baggy clothes, has stayed around. It went from the Mexican influence to the skate culture, which immediately took that and profited off it. And we got all those brands that went to town with the baggy [clothing]. And now we see baggy everywhere. We see major luxury brands claiming it.' Every so often, the fashion industry gets a disruptor who challenges the status quo and creates a seat at the table for those left out. Chavarria's work is not only inspiring, it's paving a path for designers to be authentic about who they are. Originally Appeared on Teen Vogue
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jeremy Allen White, Taraji P. Henson and More at Willy Chavarria's 2025 Met Gala After Party
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what's in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. Generate Key Takeaways Once the epic Met Gala red carpet is wrapped and the final bathroom selfie has been snuck inside the museum, the night is only really just beginning. We're talking about after parties of course — and this year there were more than ever. The strategy generally relies upon logistics, so uptown parties nearby the museum and the big hotels where celebrities stay are often the first stop. This year, Willy Chavarria took over The Mark hotel for an after party, cohosted with celebrity stylists Wayman Bannerman and Micah McDonald of Wayman + Micah and tequila brand Don Julio. It was a reunion of Met magic for Chavarria and Wayman + Micah, who collaborated on 2025 Met cohost Colman Domingo's look for last year's Met Gala, which was Domingo's first. More from WWD Following the actual Met Gala, celebrities either stayed loyal to their red carpet look and headed straight for The Mark, or zipped up to their hotel rooms for an outfit change before heading down into Chavarria's after party. Maluma at the Willy Chavarria Met Gala after party cohosted with Wayman + Micah held at The Mark on May 5 in New York Chavarria, who dressed Maluma for this year's gala, was at the night's center, and welcomed famous friends like Jeremy Allen White, Taraji P. Henson, Michael Kors, Maluma, Alton Mason and more. Sliders, bowls of french fries and trays of doughnuts were sent around the room as tiny bottles of Don Julio were on offer. As the night wore on, the scene inside the lobby of the hotel blended more and more with the actual party. From The Mark it was off to any number of stops: there was of course the Boom Boom Room annual bash at The Standard, the third annual Apres Met party at WSA, cohost A$AP Rocky's party at Jean's, Doechii's and Janelle Monae's Public Hotel bash and many more. Launch Gallery: Willy Chavarria at The Mark Hotel Met Gala 2025 After-Party Photos Best of WWD Sign up for WWD's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gabriela Hearst, Willy Chavarria and Padma Lakshmi Turn Up for ACLU Event
Gabriela Hearst, Willy Chavarria and Padma Lakshmi helped the American Civil Liberties Union launch its 'Creatives for Freedom' initiative Wednesday night at The Standard, East Village. The organization's aim is to bring together leaders in fashion, film, television, social media, music, comedy and advocacy to draw attention to critical issues facing democracy. The crowd in the Cooper Square hotel's penthouse included designers Jameel Mohammed, Kim Shui and Kingsley Gbadegesin, actors Alan Cumming, Busy Phillips and Danai Gurira, rapper Joey Bada$$, artist Dustin Yellen, model Ella Snyder, as well as others like Glenda Bailey and Julie Gilhart. More from WWD Art Deco Turns 100: How Will You Celebrate? Banksy's Work Stops Shoppers at Brookfield Place Outside View: 'Let's Bring Back Jobs That Offer Skill, Stability and Dignity' Hearst, Chavarria and Lakshmi cohosted the event with the ACLU's deputy executive director for strategy and culture AJ Hikes, and its national legal director Cecillia Wang spoke of the group's ongoing efforts to protect and advance fundamental freedoms. As an ACLU member since 2017, Hearst said it's important to remember that it is a nonpartisan 105-year-old organization that 'is here to defend our rights and the Constitution.' The designer said that when Trump's second administration started in a 'dramatic, vicious and targeted way,' she inquired about doing more. Hearst spoke of Steven Spielberg's upcoming series on Netflix about the ACLU, and her $250,000 donation to the organization. 'Anyone who wants to match is welcome to. If you can't, come with whatever you can. Come with your work, your brain, your heart — everything is welcome,' she said. Chavarria, a Mexican American, spoke of having the good fortune of having been born and raised by a humble, good and working family in an immigrant community in California. 'I'm also of the LGBQT persuasion, which means that every ounce of blood in my body is really built to fight against the oppression that we are seeing right now that is stronger than ever,' he said. 'All of the creatives in this room can have such incredible impact and contact with people both emotionally and spiritually. Through our art and the way we communicate, we can really make people feel and think differently about what's going on. It's important that we do that especially at a time when so many brands, TV series and whatever are just ignoring what's going on.' Encouraging attendees to use messaging about the current situation through the beauty of fashion, makeup, music or other disciplines, Chavarria said, 'We are the ones who are probably best poised to get people to really see what's going on. We need to protect people, the institutions and the organizations that are under attack. Our ability to contribute to and guide unique and powerful cultural and topical conversations is more necessary now than ever before.' The author and Emmy-nominated TV host Lakshmi, who is also the ACLU artist ambassador for immigrants' and women's rights, said, 'Democracy is really being threatened at every turn whether it is bodily autonomy, LGBQT rights, equal rights, or First Amendment rights. There is no frontier of our society or culture that is not under attack.' Hikes spoke of the ACLU's 'millions of supporters around the country,' and its legal arguments in the Supreme Court with 'equal rights for all' being its guiding principles. Hikes and other supporters talked about the group's priorities that were designated more than a year ago — immigration, reproductive freedom, trans justice, and 'free speech — always free speech.' With 350 litigators nationwide, Hikes said, 'Even with that kind of force, we are still David to the government's Goliath.' During Trump's first administration, the ACLU took 434 legal actions and, thus far, into his second administration, more than 100 legal actions have been taken. Wang highlighted how the ACLU helped four theater groups take legal action in a Rhode Island federal court to challenge the National Endowment for the Arts from requiring that grantees' projects not promote gender ideology, per a Trump executive order. After the panel discussion, one of the ACLU's more seasoned supporters, Terry McDonnell, spoke of his commitment. Having supported the ACLU since he was 25, the media executive, literary editor and author said that was due to how, 'They echo that great thinking about 'I could agree with you, or disagree with you, or hate whatever you think, but I will die to protect your right to think that.' I hope they're still doing that. It's a First Amendment thing foremost. I'm totally in support of that.' Referring to 'the long and broad menu' that the ACLU presents to people, McDonnell said he would like to see that expand. As for the event's strong turnout, his wife Stacey Hadash said, 'I think people are really frustrated, sad, angry and feeling all different emotions. And they don't know what to do or how to organize. One of the messages that came out tonight was, 'Check us out. Do anything. Anything that you do with us is worthwhile, and that can make you feel better.'' Best of WWD The Definitive Timeline for Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Sean John Fashion Brand: Lawsuits, Runway Shows and Who Owns It Now What the Highest-paid CEOs at U.S. Fashion and Retail Companies Make Confidence Holds Up, But How Much Can Consumers Take?
