Father detained at immigration check-in, family seeks funds for legal defense
Jun 24, 2025 · Grand Rapids, MI, Laos
Kay Southisone was detained by ICE on June 24, 2025, during a routine immigration check-in in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was transferred to a detention center in Baldwin, Michigan, where he remains while ICE pursues his deportation to Laos, a country he has not visited since age 8. His family is seeking funds for legal representation and a stay of removal.
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