Men detained in the area are seeking special visas to prevent deportation, according to their attorneys. These visas are related to their role as witnesses to a fatal shooting involving ICE. The visas in question are known as U visas or U nonimmigrant status.

They are intended for victims of crimes who can assist law enforcement or government officials in investigations. Further details about the situation and the visas are available from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, as reported by Houston Public Media.