Summary
Paramjit Singh, a 48-year-old Sikh man with a U.S. green card, is detained by U.S. immigration officials. He faces deportation over old legal cases despite having medical issues like a brain tumor and heart condition. His family claims he is not receiving necessary medical care while in detention.
Key Facts
- Paramjit Singh has lived in the U.S. since 1994 on a green card.
- He was detained by immigration authorities at Chicago O'Hare International Airport in July 2023.
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) claims old legal cases from 1999 and 2008 justify his detention.
- His family disputes these claims, noting a lack of recent legal issues.
- Singh's family says he isn't getting proper medical treatment for his health problems while in detention.
- His second brain tumor surgery has been delayed due to his detention.
- ICE has not responded to claims about inaccurate charges against Mr. Singh.
- Singh's detention occurs during a broader immigration crackdown under President Donald Trump's administration.
