Washington state man detained by immigration agents at Seattle airport after family vacation

A Washington state man, who came to the United States from the Philippines as a young child and is a green card holder, was detained by immigration agents as he returned from vacation with his family.

A Washington state man, who came to the United States from the Philippines as a young child and is a green card holder, was detained by immigration agents as he returned from vacation with his family.

Maximo Londonio, 42, was detained Thursday at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport, organizers with the community group Tanggol Migrante Network WA said at a news conference on Monday.

The group is assisting Londonio's wife, Crystal Londonio, as she fights his case.

Crystal Londonio, center, during a press conference outside of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Monday.KING 5 News"Four days is too long," Crystal said through tears. "The lack of accountability by the United States Customs and Border Protection is failing him right now. ... I’m a U.S. citizen, you failed me."

CBP did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Tuesday.