Texas mother of 4 released from ICE custody after more than a month in detention
Summary
A Texas mother and longtime court interpreter named Meenu Batra was released from immigration detention after more than a month. A federal judge ordered her release, citing violations of her legal rights during the arrest process.Key Facts
- Meenu Batra was arrested on March 17 by federal immigration officers at an airport in Harlingen, Texas, while traveling for work.
- She has four adult children who are U.S. citizens, and her youngest son serves in the U.S. Army.
- A federal judge ruled Batra’s detention violated her due process rights because she was arrested without prior notice or a proper legal process.
- Batra was granted an immigration status called "withholding of removal" in 2000 after applying for asylum.
- Her attorney is working to get her a green card through her son’s military service, hoping the process will take four to six months.
- Batra has worked as a certified court interpreter for over 20 years, fluent in Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu.
- The Department of Homeland Security had previously described her as an "illegal alien," stating that her work authorization did not grant legal status.
- Batra’s family expressed relief and hope for her recovery after her difficult time in detention.
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