KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The Allies of Knoxville's Immigrant Neighbors (AKIN) is calling for the release of one of their members who was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Alejandro Guizar Lozano was detained by ICE in Putnam County Jail on Wednesday while reporting for a routine appointment near Nashville. AKIN said that Lozano is an undocumented immigrant from Mexico.

"I have known Alejandro since he was 18," said De Ann Pendry, a founding member of AKIN. "He came to the U.S. when he was about 12, and did all of his middle and high school here in Knoxville. As a young person, he helped organize young immigrants. Alejandro is such a positive person - always willing to help out - and very focused on social justice. He has a big heart."

AKIN added that Lozano has medical n

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