Summary
A woman named Leticia Nevares, who has lived in the U.S. for over 35 years, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after attending a green card interview. Her detention comes during a time of increased immigration enforcement in the U.S., and her family is raising funds for her legal defense.
Key Facts
- Leticia Nevares has lived in the U.S. for more than 35 years.
- She was detained after a scheduled green card interview.
- Nevares has no criminal record, according to her family.
- She was first taken to a detention facility in Bakersfield, then moved to one in California City.
- The facility she is currently held at is managed by a private company called CoreCivic.
- Her family has raised over $25,500 for her legal fees through a GoFundMe campaign.
- This incident occurs amid a wider immigration crackdown, with increased detentions under the Trump administration.
- Nevares' next court hearing is scheduled for October 28.
