‘I didn’t really understand what was going on’: Despite visa approval, Utah resident was detained by ICE after court hearing
A 21-year-old Utah resident originally from Colombia is back in the Beehive State after he won a wrongful detention lawsuit against ICE.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Kevin Barros, a 21-year-old from Colombia who was recently detained by ICE despite a visa approval, talks about his experience alongside his attorney, John West, in Millcreek on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Jose Davila IV covers west-side communities and is a Report for America corps member. He previously worked for KUNR Public Radio in Reno, The Toledo Blade and the Yale Daily News. He appreciates tips on the west side's best food, great hikes across the state and pickup volleyball games. Es bilingüe y ama los tostones de su padre más que nada.