Summary
U.S. immigration officials detained a South Korean man, Taeha Hwang, during a green card interview due to an old deportation order. The order was related to Hwang not updating his address after a divorce, which he claims he did not know about. A judge has delayed his deportation and scheduled a new court hearing.
Key Facts
- Taeha Hwang, a South Korean national, was taken into custody by ICE during a green card interview in Los Angeles.
- Hwang's detention is linked to a removal order issued in May 2024 because he failed to update his address after a divorce.
- He claims he did not receive the order as he did not update his address, but officials say it was his responsibility.
- Hwang has been in detention for 36 days as of when the article was written.
- A judge postponed his deportation and set a new hearing for March.
- Hwang initially came to the U.S. as an infant, left, and returned in 2000.
- His wife, Xelena Diaz, has started a fundraiser to help with his case costs.
- Diaz reports hoping that recent changes in policy mean Hwang can seek bond release.
