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Green card holder detained at Seattle airport returning from family vacation

May 24, 2025 · Seattle, WA, Philippines

Green card holder detained at Seattle airport returning from family vacation

Maximo Londonio, 42, a green card holder who immigrated from the Philippines to the United States at age 12 and is the father of three living in Olympia, Washington, was detained by CBP agents on May 15 as he returned from a family vacation to the Philippines with his wife Crystal, a U.S. citizen, and their 12-year-old daughter. He was celebrating his 20th wedding anniversary during the trip. Londonio was pulled aside at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport upon landing and transferred to an ICE detention facility in Tacoma after receiving a notice to appear before an immigration judge. His wife and community organizers with Tanggol Migrante Network WA believe the detention may be connected to a 2002 guilty plea to grand theft when he was 19 years old, for which he completed his sentence and probation without issue. Crystal described him as hard-working, family-oriented, devoted, and the primary provider for their family. Londonio works as a lead union member at Crown Cork and Seal manufacturing company in Lacey, Washington, and his union, the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, called for his immediate release. The Port of Seattle Commission expressed being "deeply concerned" about the prolonged detention, noting that CBP's own standards generally limit detention to 72 hours. The Philippine Consulate was notified and has been coordinating with U.S. immigration authorities. Community members gathered outside the airport demanding his release.

Timeline

May 24, 2025Philippine Consulate coordinating with U.S. immigration authorities regarding Londonio's detention and pending administrative proceedings
May 23, 2025Port of Seattle Commission expressed deep concern about prolonged detention and pressed federal officials for answers about extended CBP holds at airport
May 20, 2025Community members gathered outside Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Monday evening demanding his release
May 19, 2025Wife Crystal pleaded for his release at news conference, describing him as devoted father and primary family provider
May 16, 2025Londonio transferred to ICE detention facility in Tacoma; received notice to appear before immigration judge
May 15, 2025Maximo Londonio detained by CBP agents at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport upon returning from family vacation to the Philippines

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