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Navy Veteran’s Wife Says She ‘Almost Died’ After ICE Custody Emergency

Navy Veteran’s Wife Says She ‘Almost Died’ After ICE Custody Emergency

Summary

A Navy veteran’s wife, Lydia Rabara Swinburne, was detained by ICE during a green card interview in California. While in custody, she experienced a serious medical emergency allegedly caused by a medication error and was placed in solitary confinement before a judge ordered her release.

Key Facts

  • Lydia Rabara Swinburne, a Filipino national and wife of a U.S. Navy veteran, was detained by ICE on April 7 during her green card interview.
  • She had previously entered the U.S. under a B-2 visa valid until April 2026.
  • ICE arrested her following allegations of assault related to a domestic dispute; charges were later dropped.
  • After three weeks in detention, she became unresponsive after taking medication she did not recognize.
  • She experienced dizziness, vomiting, and breathing problems and was given multiple doses of Narcan, a drug used to treat opioid overdoses.
  • The medical emergency led to a lockdown and her transfer to a hospital.
  • Her husband says the incident was due to a medication error and that the family has been deeply affected.
  • A federal judge ordered her immediate release on May 18.
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