ICE Detains Mom at Green Card Interview as Baby Watches With US Citizen Dad
Summary
A woman from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Armelle Bondonga, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during a green card interview in front of her 18-month-old child and U.S. citizen husband. ICE says she overstayed her visa and has a final removal order, while her attorney and a state representative expressed concern about her treatment and the impact on her family.Key Facts
- Armelle Bondonga came to the U.S. in 2013 on a visa that expired in 2014.
- She was detained on August 12 during a marriage-based immigration interview.
- Bondonga’s husband and child are U.S. citizens.
- ICE states she has a final order of removal issued in November 2025.
- ICE says she has been in the U.S. unlawfully for over a decade and encourages voluntary departure.
- Bondonga’s attorney says she voluntarily followed legal process and did not avoid authorities.
- A Kentucky state representative visited Bondonga in detention and described the conditions as harsh.
- Bondonga’s detention has caused emotional and practical difficulties for her family.
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