Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Father of Marines Facing Deportation After Immigration Arrest
Narciso Barranco, a Mexican man living in California for decades, was arrested by immigration agents.
He is the father of three sons who are all US Marines, which sparked debate and controversy.
The government wants to deport him because he doesn't have legal status.
The government claims he attacked an officer with a weed whacker, but his son disagrees, saying he did not.
Videos of the incident have circulated online, and the Department of Homeland Security shared a video on X showing what happened during the arrest.
The family and community are fighting to prevent his deportation, sparking outrage.
Narciso Barranco, a Mexican immigrant, was arrested in California.
He is the father of three US Marine sons and has lived in the US for decades.
Barranco's arrest occurred as part of an immigration crackdown.
The Department of Homeland Security claims Barranco attacked an officer.
Barranco's son disputes the government's account of the arrest.
- Who
- Narciso Barranco, a Mexican gardener.
- What
- Was arrested by US federal agents, potentially facing deportation.
- When
- Arrested in June.
- Where
- Santa Ana, California.
- Why
- Arrested as part of a US immigration crackdown; DHS alleges he brandished a weed whacker at an officer, while his son disputes this.
Barranco Family
US Department of Homeland Security
Action During Arrest
Barranco Family
Barranco did not attack any officer. He was trying to protect himself from being harmed by authorities during the arrest.
US Department of Homeland Security
Barranco tried to flee and brandished a weed whacker directly at an officer.
- Name
- Narciso Barranco
- Age
- 56
- Nationality
- Mexican
- Location of Arrest
- Santa Ana, California
- Occupation
- Gardener
- Children
- 3 sons (all US citizens)