New Mexico teen visiting Arizona detained by immigration agents, family says

A New Mexico teenager was detained by immigration agents while reportedly visiting Arizona this month after being accused of illegally entering the United States, his family said.

A New Mexico teenager was detained by immigration agents while reportedly visiting Arizona this month after being accused of illegally entering the United States, his family said.

Jose Hermosillo, 19, was detained near Nogales, Arizona, on April 8, court documents state. It alleges that he illegally entered the country from Mexico and was found "without the proper immigration documents."

According to the court documents, Hermosillo "admitted to illegally entering the United States of America from Mexico on or about April 7, 2025."

Arizona Public Media reported that Hermosillo, who lives in Albuquerque, and his girlfriend went to Tucson to reportedly visit family.

The outlet reported that Hermosillo was lost and walking near the Border Patrol headquarters when he was detained. At the time, he did not have identification on him and denied being in Nogales, according to Arizona Public Media.