Korean scientist with green card detained without explanation
Jul 29, 2025·Location: San Francisco, CA
Country of origin: South Korea
A Korean-born researcher and longtime U.S. legal permanent resident was detained by immigration officials at San Francisco International Airport for a week without explanation. According to his lawyer, he was denied access to an attorney during his detention.
Sources
- Washington Post
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