Venezuelan National Detained in Chicago After Humanitarian Parole for Kidney Donation
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained José Gregorio González, a Venezuelan national in the Chicago area, who had been released on humanitarian parole to donate a kidney to his brother.
Chicago, IL, July 29, 2026 —
Chicago, IL – Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has detained José Gregorio González, a national of Venezuela, in the Chicago area. González had previously been granted humanitarian parole to travel to the United States for the specific purpose of donating a kidney to his brother.
The circumstances surrounding González’s detention have drawn attention due to the reason for his initial entry into the U.S. He was paroled into the country under humanitarian grounds, a status typically granted in cases of severe medical emergencies or urgent humanitarian needs. The humanitarian parole allowed him to undergo the procedure to donate an organ, a critical intervention for his sibling’s health.
Information regarding the exact date of his detention or the specific details of his immigration status prior to parole was not immediately available. ICE has not released a detailed statement regarding the grounds for the detention following his participation in the kidney donation. The case highlights the complex intersection of humanitarian aid, medical necessity, and immigration enforcement.
Further details about Mr. González’s case, including the outcome of his donation and the specific immigration proceedings he may face, are expected to emerge as the situation develops. The contractor’s name and the specific circumstances leading to the detention after his medical mission were not provided.
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