Student's Arrest Sparks Bounty Hunter Claims | JQJO

Eighteen-year-old Benjamin Guerrero-Cruz, a Reseda High School senior, was arrested by immigration agents while walking his dog. His former teacher reports he overheard the agents bragging about a $1,500 payment for his arrest. Homeland Security denies using bounty hunters and claims Guerrero-Cruz violated immigration law by overstaying his visa. Activists are demanding his release, highlighting his good character and aspirations. Guerrero-Cruz, who has young twin brothers, expressed wanting to finish high school and build a better life in the US. His family's legal status and details regarding their entry into the U.S. remain undisclosed.