Summary
Harjit Kaur, a 73-year-old Sikh woman, was arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in California. She sought asylum in the US but her applications were denied over decades. Her arrest led to protests and statements calling for her release, highlighting broader issues with US immigration policy.
Key Facts
- Harjit Kaur, aged 73, was arrested by ICE in California.
- She applied for asylum in the US but was denied multiple times, with the last denial in 2012.
- She has lived in California for over 30 years and checked in with immigration authorities regularly.
- Harjit Kaur's arrest has sparked protests and community support for her release.
- Over 70% of ICE arrests reportedly involve individuals with no criminal record.
- A US Congressman requested ICE to release Harjit Kaur, citing her long-standing compliance with the law.
- Harjit Kaur's family moved to the US in 1991 following political issues in Punjab, India.
- She worked legally and paid taxes in the US while her asylum applications were pending.
