In Texas, protests and vigils continue in El Paso demanding the release of Catalina “Xóchitl” Santiago, a longtime community organizer and recipient of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, DACA. Santiago was taken by Border Patrol agents at the El Paso airport as she was about to board a domestic flight for work in early August. The agents detained her for questioning without a warrant or reason, despite Santiago having work authorization and deportation protection under DACA. She filmed a short video as the two border agents accosted her.

Border Patrol agent: “We’re going to question you in regards to your documents.”

Catalina “Xóchitl” Santiago: “What’s the questioning for?”

Border Patrol agent: “Downstairs, we’ll talk about it.”

Catalina “Xóchitl” Santiago: “What’s the questioning for?”

Border Patrol agent: “How you — how you got the employment authorization.”

Catalina “Xóchitl” Santiago: “I need to have my lawyer here.”

Catalina “Xóchitl” Santiago is being held at an ICE jail in El Paso.