YUMA, AZ (AZFamily) — At least two DACA recipients have been detained in Yuma in recent weeks, according to the Mexican Consulate in Yuma .

The most recent case involves 27-year-old José Valdovinos , who was taken into custody by Border Patrol on Sunday. His wife says they were pulled over , and during the stop, an agent told them that DACA was no longer considered legal status.

Head of Consulate of Mexico, Dulce María Valle Álvarez , confirmed officials visited Valdovinos on Monday before he was transferred to the Florence detention center on Tuesday.

“He is doing as well as he can while in custody. He is nervous about his case, but we are doing what we can to help him with an attorney. We were able to visit him and communicate to his family how he’s doing and help them navigat

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