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Father detained by ICE at green card interview despite 30-year-old exclusion order

Jun 17, 2026 · Philadelphia, PA

Father detained by ICE at green card interview despite 30-year-old exclusion order

A man was detained by ICE during an interview at the immigration office in Philadelphia while applying for adjustment of status (green card). He had a final exclusion order issued 30 years prior but no criminal history in the intervening decades. Under current immigration policies, ICE is detaining anyone with a final exclusion order who applies for adjustment of status, and he has been denied access to habeas corpus relief. His family is seeking legal options to prevent his deportation.

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