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Husband detained by ICE without due process, separated from wife during green card interview

May 17, 2026 · East Coast

Husband detained by ICE without due process, separated from wife during green card interview

Obi, who arrived legally on a visa and was in the process of obtaining a green card, was detained by ICE on October 20th without due process. He was held in a detention facility for ten days after a judge ordered his release and bond was posted. His wife, who relies on him as her caregiver due to chronic illnesses, was forced to attend their green card interview alone while he remained detained. He was released with conditions including GPS monitoring and travel restrictions.

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