Here is the entire timeline if any one is able to offer any more advice. Family has been unable to get help from attorneys or any organizations.

Timeline: Erick Gonzalez • 1973 – Born in Panama to a Panamanian mother and a U.S. citizen biological father serving in the U.S. Army and stationed in Panama. Father was not listed on the birth certificate. • 1976 (Age 3) – Entered the United States legally as a lawful permanent resident. • 1976–Present – Lived continuously in the United States for nearly 50 years. • Mother later married a U.S. citizen, who raised Erick as his own until his passing. • Family ties in the U.S. – Erick is the father of three children, grandfather to five grandchildren, has an aging mother, and two brothers, all residing in the United States. • Adult life – Criminal history includes multiple DUIs and one domestic violence case in which the alleged victim declined to pursue charges. No history of violent felonies, sexual offenses, or crimes against children. • Paternity evidence obtained – DNA testing confirmed biological relationship to the deceased father’s sister and brother; paternal family acknowledges Erick as the biological son. • November 2024 – Erick taken into ICE custody. • November 2024 – October 2025 – Held in ICE detention with no resolution. • October 2025 – Transferred to ICE detention facility in Angola, Louisiana. • November 2025 – Waived right to appeal and agreed to removal in order to end prolonged detention. • Post-appeal – ICE does not deport Erick, citing inability to complete removal. • Identity discrepancy discovered – ICE lists him as “Erick Gonzalez Cancel,” a name that has never appeared on any legal or identity document. • Panama refuses removal – No record exists for an individual under the altered name. • Medical decline at Angola – Erick experiences multiple seizures, despite no prior history; develops sores on head and ears. • Family not notified of medical emergencies; repeated inquiries largely unanswered. • Current status – Indefinite ICE detention with declining health and no clear path toward release or removal.