El 31 de enero, Humberto Martinez fue deportado en solo cinco horas después de ser detenido por ICE aquí en Huntington Beach, frente a su hija (Ana Martinez). En solo cinco horas lo deportaron a Tijuana, México, sin permitirle ver a un juez. En 2013 se le emite una orden final de deportación y fue deportado a México por quinta vez después de ser puesto bajo custodia de ICE.
Humberto Martinez es padre de una familia latina residente en California. Él trabajaba poniendo pisos y en una licorería con mi padre en Costa Mesa. Su hija mayor, Jessica Martinez, se encuentra actualmente desplegada en un portaaviones en el Medio Oriente, participando en operaciones relacionadas con el conflicto en Irán como parte de la Marina de los Estados Unidos.
El caso ha sido calificado por medios como un “doble drama” familiar: mientras Jessica arriesga su vida defendiendo a los Estados Unidos, su padre ha sido expulsado del país. Jessica se había enlistado originalmente con la esperanza de ayudar a regularizar la situación migratoria de su padre, un objetivo que no se cumplió antes de su deportación.
Humberto permanece en México y no tiene permitido regresar legalmente a los Estados Unidos, lo que ha dejado a su familia en California enfrentando una separación difícil mientras su hija continúa en servicio activo en el extranjero.
Ana Martinez se derrumbó en lágrimas cuando agentes de inmigración arrestaron a su padre, Humberto Martinez el 31 de enero en la ciudad de Huntington Beach. Los agentes detuvieron la camioneta en la que el padre y esposa de 43 años y su hija, Ana, se dirigían a un taller. Un agente en perfecto español le explicó el motivo de su detención: “Tienes una orden de arresto de migración.” Luego le preguntó a su hija: “¿Cuántos años tienes?” “Yo tengo 19 años, mi hermana está en el ejército.” Ana le explica que su hermana Jessica, quien ahora se encuentra luchando por los Estados Unidos en el conflicto bélico del Medio Oriente. Ha iniciado el proceso de residencia permanente para su padre. Pero eso no detuvo su arresto.
En una entrevista de Noticias 34 dijo: “Ese día me rompió una parte de mi corazón. Ahora estoy luchando, siendo fuerte para mi mamá, porque es bien difícil ahorita. Estoy preocupada porque hay dos personas que me hacen falta aquí en mi casa.” La situación ha llenado de sentimientos encontrados a la familia de Humberto, quien fue inmediatamente deportado a Tijuana, México. En una entrevista de teléfono Univision 34 se conectó con Humberto y esto fue lo que dijo: “Es una cosa impotente, pues, porque no puede uno hacer nada, esos momentos pues. Son sus reglamentos de ellos. Todo esto mientras que Jessica es exhibida en fotografías como toda una heroína local por su compromiso hacia esta nación. Por su parte, el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional dijo en una declaración: “En 2013 se le emite una orden final de deportación y fue removido a México por quinta vez después de ser puesto bajo custodia de ICE.”
Ana dice que su hermana Jessica quisiera regresar a casa para apoyar a su familia, pero no puede mientras dure la ofensiva militar: “Furia Epica.”
Tuve la oportunidad de entrevistar a mi padre, Jose Miguel Martinez Olivera, (sobrino de Humberto Martinez) sobre la deportación de su tío.
- ¿Cómo te sentiste cuando te enteraste que tu tío fue detenido por los agentes de ICE y después de cinco horas fue trasladado a Tijuana, México? “Me sentí triste y preocupado porque no sabía lo que iba a pasar con él y no sabia que lo habían deportado y después de 6 horas me dijo que estaba en Tijuana.”
- ¿Cuándo fue la última vez que viste a tu tío? “El viernes 30 de enero en el trabajo por la noche.”
- ¿Qué te gustaría decirle a tu tío que ahorita está en su pueblo, Oaxaca, México? “Que se cuide mucho, que no pierda la fe que todo va a estar bien y que pueda regresar con nosotros con su familia. Que su familia lo extrañe mucho y que esté con ellos.”
On January 31, Humberto Martinez was deported just five hours after being detained by ICE here in Huntington Beach, in front of his daughter Ana Martinez. He was deported to Tijuana, Mexico, without being allowed to see a judge. In 2013, a final deportation order was issued against him, and he was deported to Mexico for the fifth time after being taken into ICE custody.
Humberto Martinez is the father of a Latino family living in California. He worked laying floors and at a liquor store with my father in Costa Mesa. His eldest daughter, Jessica Martinez, is currently deployed on an aircraft carrier in the Middle East, participating in operations related to the conflict in Iran as part of the United States Navy.
The case has been described by the media as a “double tragedy” for the family: while Jessica risks her life defending the United States, her father has been deported. Jessica had originally enlisted hoping to help regularize her father’s immigration status, a goal that was not achieved before his deportation.
Humberto remains in Mexico and is not allowed to legally return to the United States, leaving his family in California facing a difficult separation while their daughter continues on active duty overseas.
Ana Martinez broke down in tears when immigration agents arrested her father, Humberto Martinez, on January 31 in Huntington Beach. The agents stopped the SUV in which the 43-year-old father, his wife, and their daughter, Ana, were traveling to a repair shop. An agent, speaking fluent Spanish, explained the reason for his arrest: “You have an immigration warrant.” Then the agent asked his daughter: “How old are you?” “I’m 19. My sister is in the military,” Ana explained, adding that her sister, Jessica, who is currently fighting for the United States in the Middle East conflict, had begun the process of obtaining permanent residency for her father. But that didn’t stop his arrest.
In an interview with Noticias 34, she said, “That day broke a part of my heart. Now I’m fighting, being strong for my mom, because it’s really difficult right now. I’m worried because there are two people I miss here at home.” The situation has filled Humberto’s family with mixed emotions. He was immediately deported to Tijuana, Mexico. In a phone interview, Univision 34 connected with Humberto, and this is what he said: “It’s a helpless feeling, because you can’t do anything in those moments. It’s their rules.” All this while Jessica is being showcased in photographs as a local hero for her commitment to the nation. For its part, the Department of Homeland Security said in a statement: “In 2013, a final deportation order was issued, and he was removed to Mexico for the fifth time after being taken into ICE custody.”
Ana tells us that her sister Jessica would like to return home to support her family, but she cannot while the military offensive continues: “Epic Fury.”
I also had the opportunity to interview my father, Jose Miguel Martinez Olivera, (nephew of Humberto Martinez) about the deportation of his uncle.
- How did you feel when you found out your uncle was detained by ICE agents and, after five hours, transferred to Tijuana, Mexico? “I felt sad and worried because I didn’t know what was going to happen to him and I didn’t know that he had been deported and after 6 hours he told me that he was in Tijuana.”
- When was the last time you saw your uncle? “Friday, January 30th, at work in the evening.”
- What would you like to say to your uncle, who is currently in his hometown in Oaxaca, Mexico? “Take good care of yourself, don’t lose faith that everything will be alright, and that you can return to us and your family. Your family misses you very much, and we hope you’ll be with them.”




Denise Ortiz • Mar 10, 2026 at 2:53 pm
I’m really sorry for ur uncle Alex. I can’t believe they didn’t let him see a judge before being sent to Tijuana. My prayers for him & his family that miss & and need him. Especially for ur cousin Jessica that is in the war right now of Iran.
David Carbajal • Mar 10, 2026 at 8:37 pm
This is a non human like humans The race should not matter it is NOT A CRIME and we humans need to put a stop to this foolish act of law. Viva Mexico!!! all my prayers is to u Alex and I will keep ur uncle in my heart.
Alex Martinez • Mar 10, 2026 at 9:23 pm
Aw thank u David & Denise for ur guys’s prayers. I will also keep my uncle in my heart always. The only thing I wanted was to see him and hug him @least for the last time.