Erasmo Zavala Almanza, a 50-year-old Mexican national residing in Temple, Pennsylvania, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after he assisted police in the investigation of his daughter’s murder. In February 2025, his daughter, Selena Zavala Hernandez, was shot dead, and her newborn daughter, Selene, was critically injured. Following the tragedy, Almanza cooperated with law enforcement, which led to him applying for a U visa designed to protect undocumented immigrants who help police. However, despite his application being backed by the Berks County District Attorney’s Office, ICE detained him at his home three months later. This incident reflects a significant policy shift under the Trump administration, which has rolled back protections for immigrant victims and witnesses. Critics, including Almanza's attorney, argue that this change discourages cooperation from immigrant communities, as they fear deportation despite assisting law enforcement. The case has drawn attention to broader concerns about immigration policies, with recent polls indicating that a majority of Americans are skeptical about Trump's approach to immigration.