| Source | ABC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Jan. 31, 2026, 10 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Jan. 31, 2026, 10 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://abc7chicago.com/post/maria-santay-livestreams-detainment-federal-immigration-agents-smash-car-window-el-monte-california/18515280/ |
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EL MONTE, Calif. -- A Southern California woman who livestreamed her detainment
by federal immigration agents is speaking publicly after she was released from
custody Friday evening, describing the encounter as frightening and traumatic.
Maria Santay is a U.S. citizen and is also a community obser...