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Navy veteran's wife detained at green card interview, medical emergency in ICE custody

Apr 7, 2026 · California City, CA, Philippines

Navy veteran's wife detained at green card interview, medical emergency in ICE custody

Lydia Rabara Swinburne, a 39-year-old Filipino national, was detained by ICE on April 7, 2026, during a green card interview after local authorities arrested her on domestic violence charges that were later dropped. On May 2, while in custody at the California City ICE facility, she suffered a medical emergency after being given unrecognized medication; her husband alleges a medication error occurred. A federal judge ordered her release on May 18 after her family filed a habeas corpus petition challenging her detention.

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