Ford worker in Spokane faces deportation risk

A Ford worker from Nicaragua is facing deportation and his wife fears for his life. Alberto Lovo Rojas was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on February 8, 2025, while heading to a haircut in Spokane, Washington. His wife, Dora Yisel Morales Diaz, believes he could suffer torture or death if sent back to Nicaragua. Alberto came to the U.S. in 2019 to escape political persecution in Nicaragua. He joined a migrant caravan and sought asylum after receiving death threats. After 14 months in an ICE detention facility, he was released in 2020 and began working at Ford. He and Yisel have three children together and have been rebuilding their lives. Alberto's political background adds to the danger he faces. He was involved in protests against the Nicaraguan government, which led to police harassment and threats against his life. Since his detention, Yisel has expressed deep concerns about her husband’s health. He has serious medical issues, including having only one kidney and no spleen. Supporters of Alberto argue that he embodies the American dream. Friends have spoken out about his character and his commitment to his family. They believe his case highlights the flaws in the U.S. immigration system. Currently, Alberto is still in ICE custody while his family fights to prevent his deportation. Yisel continues to worry about the impact on their children and their future without their father.