‘Very frightened’: Orlando theme park performers detained by ICE

Two performers who recently worked at Universal Orlando’s Epic Universe are being held in federal immigration custody after being detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.Agustin Baccega and Gustavo Romanello, both from Argentina, traveled to Arizona last weekend to visit an ill friend. According to their friend and fellow performer, Alexa Nielen, the two were taken into custody Saturday moments after getting off their plane.Nielen shared a photo taken by Romanello showing Baccega being detained inside Phoenix International Airport. Romanello was taken into custody shortly afterward.“They are light, they are joy, they bring special moments to the people in those crowds every single day,” Nielen said.Nielen said it is her understanding that both men applied for asylum after arriving in the United States in 2020. She said they also have work permits and are awaiting permanent residency.Samuel Sketers, an Arizona-based attorney representing both men, said they are frigh