Teens in Texas mariachi band released from ICE detention after bipartisan backlash

Brothers who visited White House reunited with family after outcry from Texas lawmakers, including Republican congresswoman

Two teenage mariachi musicians were released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody after their detention sparked widespread backlash, including from a Republican congresswoman.

The Democratic representative Joaquin Castro of Texas announced the release of the brothers, Antonio Yesayahu Gamez-Cuellar, 18, and Caleb Gamez-Cuellar, 14, on Monday afternoon, sharing photos on social media of the family reuniting.