ICE holds man with stage 4 cancer in detention despite permanent US residency
Summary
A 76-year-old permanent US resident with stage four prostate cancer, Loreto Javar, is being held by ICE in Tacoma, Washington. He was detained during his citizenship interview because of a past conviction in the Philippines that he did not disclose when applying for a visa in 1995.Key Facts
- Loreto Javar, a Filipino national, has lived in the US since 1995 with his wife and daughter.
- He was detained by ICE in June during a US citizenship interview in Tukwila, Washington.
- ICE alleges Javar did not disclose a 1970s criminal conviction from the Philippines, involving an altercation that caused one death.
- Javar claims to have served about three years in jail in the Philippines before being released on parole.
- He has renewed his permanent residency several times, most recently in December before his arrest.
- Javar has no criminal record in the US and has been following all rules, including paying taxes.
- He was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer in January and needs ongoing medication and treatment.
- Javar’s family and advocacy groups say his cancer treatment has been interrupted since detention.
- The Philippine consulate in Seattle promised assistance but has not yet fulfilled it.
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