Ángel Camacho, a Venezuelan systems engineer with a master's degree in telecommunications, faced an unexpected turn of events when he went for a job interview with the U.S. Border Patrol in Dania Beach, Florida. Instead of securing a position, he was arrested by immigration officials who had been waiting for him upon his arrival. The incident raised concerns regarding the handling of immigration processes and job seekers from foreign countries, particularly in the context of heightened scrutiny on immigration policy.

The arrest occurred earlier in the year, on January 5, when Camacho was called in for a technical inspection of a new intercommunication system. His employer had previously submitted his driver's license for security review, indicating that the job interview was legitimate. Despite presenting himself for a professional opportunity, Camacho found himself detained at a facility derogatorily referred to as "Alligator Alcatraz" in the Everglades, highlighting the precarious situation faced by immigrants seeking employment in the U.S.

Camacho spent 30 days in detention without any prior criminal record, which has led to questions about the procedures and criteria used by immigration officials. This situation underscores the often complex and arbitrary nature of immigration enforcement in the United States, especially for individuals who are simply trying to find work and contribute to society. His case may serve as a cautionary tale for others in similar circumstances, reflecting broader issues of immigrant rights and the challenges posed by the current immigration system in the United States.