ATLANTA (July 18, 2025)—On Tuesday, July 22, Sen. Josh McLaurin (D–Sandy Springs) will host a press conference on journalist Mario Guevara’s continued United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention.
Guevara, who has lawfully resided in the U.S. for over 20 years, was placed in ICE custody on June 18, where he remains, despite being in the country legally since April 2004. Guevara has developed a large following in Atlanta and national recognition for his reporting on immigration issues.
EVENT DETAILS:
- Date: July 22, 2025
- Time: 10:00 a.m.
- Where: Georgia State Capitol, South Steps, 206 Washington St SW, Atlanta, GA, 30334
- This event is open to the public.
Speakers include:
- Giovanni Diaz, managing partner of Diaz & Gaeta and Mario Guevara’s lawyer
- Katherine and Oscar Guevara, Mario Guevara’s children
- Katherine Jacobsen, Committee to Protect Journalists’ (CPJ) U.S., Canada and Caribbean program coordinator
- Nora Benavidez, Free Press’ senior counsel and Georgia First Amendment Foundation board member
MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES:
We kindly request that members of the media confirm their attendance in advance by contacting Zach Pishock at SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.
Sen. Josh McLaurin represents the 14th Senate District, which includes a portion of Fulton County. He may be reached by phone at (404) 463-4228 or by email at josh.mclaurin@senate.ga.gov.
For all media inquiries, please reach out to SenatePressInquiries@senate.ga.gov.