Summary
Mohamed Shama, an AMC theater manager in North Carolina, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during an immigration interview. He had overstayed a tourist visa since 2014, and his detention is part of a broader immigration crackdown under President Trump's administration. Shama's wife, Maggie Hanlon, was in the process of trying to get him legal status in the U.S.
Key Facts
- Mohamed Shama was detained by ICE during an immigration interview on October 9.
- He entered the U.S. on a B-2 tourist visa, which expired on May 25, 2014.
- Shama, originally from Egypt, had lived in the U.S. illegally for over ten years.
- He is married to Maggie Hanlon, a U.S. citizen, and was working toward legal status.
- Immigration enforcement actions have increased under President Trump.
- A GoFundMe campaign raised over $44,000 to help Shama's legal battle.
- Legal advice suggests Shama might need to self-deport and fight his case from Egypt.
