A Cuban truck driver in the United States shared a video on social media to warn other migrants about the importance of always carrying their residency documents, after being stopped by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on Interstate 75.
“Sir, good morning. What just happened to me is very important. I was coming down 75 and there are ICE operations. They stopped me, and the first thing they asked for was this...,” recounted the Cuban while showing his residency card.
The man explained that, thanks to having the document with him, he was able to continue his journey without being stopped.
"Fortunately, I always, being cautious, had it with me, my people. This, the residency, can't be missing with you. Because if I hadn't managed to have this today, I would have been taken into custody. Nothing would have happened because I am a resident, I have papers, but it would have taken longer," he said.
The truck driver took the opportunity to make a call to other Cubans and migrants residing in the country:
"I'm leaving this here for informational purposes, so that you can share the video and reach more people in the human community or any other community. If you have your residency and are a resident of the United States, always carry it with you."
Although it did not specify in which state the arrest occurred, Interstate 75 runs through several states with Cuban communities, including Florida and Georgia, where ICE frequently conducts immigration checks.
The truck driver's testimony has sparked numerous reactions on social media, where many users expressed gratitude for the warning and shared similar experiences with immigration agents.
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