Summary
A 65-year-old U.S. Army veteran named Godfrey Wade, originally from Jamaica, is facing deportation after being detained by immigration officials in Georgia. Wade was taken into custody after a traffic stop for driving without a valid license. He remains in detention while his immigration case is processed.
Key Facts
- Godfrey Wade is a 65-year-old veteran born in Jamaica who moved to the U.S. at age 15.
- He was detained by ICE after a traffic violation in September 2025.
- Wade is held at the Stewart Detention Center in Georgia.
- Stewart Detention Center has been criticized for its conditions.
- Wade served in the U.S. Army and earned commendations for his service.
- His family, including his fiancée, is advocating for his release.
- He has six children and three grandchildren who are U.S. citizens.
- Wade is currently awaiting immigration proceedings while in ICE custody.
