Rey Mendoza

Rey Mendoza is a 41-year-old Mexican migrant who is currently detained in the Livingston center. His arrest stemmed from a minor traffic incident that unexpectedly led to his detention by ICE. Rey describes the harsh living conditions in the detention facility, including inadequate hygiene and a lack of basic needs. He finds the experience extremely difficult and has expressed a desperate need to escape the confines of the detention center, where he feels time stands still amidst the uncertainty of his future.