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Riverside Student Struggles After Father Detained by ICE
Andres Caicedo says his father's detention has created financial hardship as he continues his college studies.
Jan. 29, 2026 at 8:15am
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A Riverside City College student named Andres Caicedo says he's been struggling financially after his father, Cesar, who had asylum status and a work permit, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents nearly six months ago. Caicedo says his father was taken into custody while working as a delivery driver, and that the family had believed they were in the country legally. Caicedo is now trying to cover bills and legal fees while continuing his education, and has started fundraising online in hopes of being reunited with his father.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing challenges faced by immigrant families in the U.S., even those who believed they were following proper legal channels. Caicedo's situation underscores the human toll of immigration enforcement actions and the difficulties students can face when a parent is detained.
The details
According to Caicedo, he and his father Cesar moved to the U.S. three years ago and had just purchased a home in Riverside a few weeks before Cesar was detained by ICE agents while working as a delivery driver for Amazon in San Bernardino. Caicedo says his father did not resist arrest and was not asked any questions, as he does not speak English. Despite believing they had done everything legally, Cesar Caicedo has been held at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center, with his son now struggling to cover bills, legal fees, and his own college expenses.
- Cesar Caicedo was detained by ICE agents in July 2025.
- Andres Caicedo is scheduled for another court appearance regarding his father's case in two weeks.
The players
Andres Caicedo
A student at Riverside City College whose father, Cesar, was detained by ICE agents nearly six months ago.
Cesar Caicedo
Andres Caicedo's father, who had asylum status and a work permit but was detained by ICE agents while working as a delivery driver.
What they’re saying
“It's been pretty frustrating. Unfair.”
— Andres Caicedo, Riverside City College student (CBS LA)
“He tells me that the food is bad. A lot of people come and go every day. If he wants to eat protein, I have to send him money.”
— Andres Caicedo, Riverside City College student (CBS LA)
“I really don't want to quit my studies. I prefer to try instead of just work.”
— Andres Caicedo, Riverside City College student (CBS LA)
What’s next
Andres Caicedo is scheduled for another court appearance regarding his father's case in two weeks.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing challenges faced by immigrant families in the U.S., even those who believed they were following proper legal channels. Caicedo's situation underscores the human toll of immigration enforcement actions and the difficulties students can face when a parent is detained.
