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Woman detained by ICE during USCIS biometrics appointment in Gardena

Sep 9, 2026·Location: Gardena, CA

Woman detained by ICE during USCIS biometrics appointment in Gardena
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Marta was detained by ICE after attending a routine biometrics appointment at the USCIS center in Gardena, California. She was seated in a room when she was seen on video being taken away by immigration officers. Her nephew Victor started a fundraiser to help cover her bills and provide family stability, noting she may lose the job she worked hard to get while she remains detained.

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