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A Florida roofer was detained by ICE for 172 days following a raid at his worksite.

Despite a pending immigration status adjustment and Florida driver's license, he was taken into custody.

Later, an immigration judge canceled his removal order, allowing the man to return home to his Florida family.

Faustino Macedo has many things to be thankful for this year. His wife, his children, his health.

But most importantly, he's thankful for his freedom .

After 172 days, or almost six months, in a U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement facility in Laredo, Texas, Macedo, also known as Tino, reunited with his family on Nov. 18 outside of the Rio Grande Processing Center.

"They gave me a second opportunity, and I can see my family again," the Mexican native said while

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