A mother of eight, who has lived in the U.S. for nearly 40 years, is currently in ICE detention in Kern County, California, after her family claims she was retaliated against for reporting sexual harassment by an ICE contractor.
Silvia Reyna Mendoza, a mother who has lived in the U.S. for nearly 40 years, arrived in the country fleeing domestic violence and has since raised eight children.
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 detained after reporting harassment.