ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, New Jersey -- A community in New Jersey is rallying behind a long-time restaurant owner with a work visa after he was detained by ICE.

Ruperto Vicens Marquez, co-owner and chef of Emilio's Kitchen in Atlantic Highlands, is a father of three young children. He has spent nearly two decades in the U.S., and people who know him say he's well respected.

"I don't understand. You know, we got permission to be here to work," said Emilio Vicens Marquez, Ruperto's brother.

Hard work paid off for the two brothers, who are business owners and best of friends. The immigrants from Mexico have earned the reputation of one of the most beloved restaurants in the town.

"Now, I've got two restaurants with no head chef," Emilio said.

The head chef and younger brother, Ruperto, is now

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