By Fisher Jack Morehouse Alum Alex Maganda Detained by ICE in Texas *Alex Maganda, a 2018 graduate of Morehouse College and former football player, has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), sparking a wave of support from the HBCU community. Maganda is currently being held at the Bluebonnet Detention Facility in Anson, Texas, located about 200 miles outside of Dallas. His detention first came to light on July 11, 2025, when classmates began circulating messages online calling for help and legal support. The hashtag #FreeAlexMaganda quickly began trending among Morehouse and Spelman College students, alumni, and faculty. HBCU Community Launches #FreeAlexMaganda
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