Summary
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained Masuma Khan, a California resident, who has been trying to get a green card after living in the U.S. for nearly 30 years. Her detention comes amid increased deportations under President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Khan's family is concerned about her health and ongoing custody.
Key Facts
- Masuma Khan, from Bangladesh, came to the U.S. in 1997 for her daughter's medical treatment and overstayed her visa.
- She became involved in a green card scam, where a man created a false identity for her and then disappeared.
- Khan's husband, a U.S. citizen, petitioned for her green card in 2015, but it was denied due to the fake identity.
- ICE detained Khan in 2020 but released her because she is married to a U.S. citizen and has no criminal record.
- Khan was detained again by ICE on October 6 during a routine check-in, and she was confronted with a deportation order.
- Her daughter, Riya, reported issues with Khan not receiving her medication while in custody.
- California Representative Judy Chu is involved in the case and is working to address Khan's detention.
