Edwin was detained on February 2, 2026.

Maria was detained on March 1, 2026.

Maria continued to keep working in hopes of finding an attorney to help with Edwin’s case. Today, I start this account in hopes of helping them both with their cases. They have no criminal past and worked constantly to ensure that they paid for their bills. They have a lawful legal status in the US.

“Edwin is a hardworking and quiet man. He has always been responsible and very devoted to his family,” said Maria Zambrano, Edwin's partner. “He is the main provider for our household and also financially supports his mother, who depends on him. Since his detention, our family has been going through a very difficult time, both emotionally and financially. My husband is not a criminal. He is a family man who came to this country seeking safety and an opportunity to work and provide for his family honestly. His absence has affected us deeply. We only ask that his character be considered and that the impact his detention is having on his family be taken into account.” [Translated from Spanish]

“Edwin es un hombre trabajador y tranquilo. Siempre ha sido responsable y muy dedicado a su familia.

Él es el principal apoyo de nuestro hogar y también ayuda económicamente a su mamá, que depende de él. Desde que está detenido, nuestra familia está pasando por una situación muy difícil, tanto emocional como económicamente.

Mi esposo no es un criminal. Es un hombre de familia que vino a este país buscando seguridad y una oportunidad de trabajar y salir adelante de manera honesta.

Su ausencia nos ha afectado profundamente. Solo pedimos que se tome en cuenta quién es él como persona y el impacto que su detención está teniendo en su familia.”