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.
Her family claims she was retaliated against for reporting sexual harassment by an ICE contractor. Reyna Mendoza arrived in the U.S. fleeing domestic violence and has raised eight children here.
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 described her as a caring woman who raised them with good morals and intentions.
Author's summary: Mother of 8 detained after reporting harassment.