Summary
A grandmother with a green card, Donna Hughes-Brown, was released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after nearly five months in detention. Her release followed efforts by her husband and members of Congress, and she will now spend Christmas with her family in Missouri.
Key Facts
- Donna Hughes-Brown is an Irish national who has lived in the U.S. since she was 11 and held a green card for over 30 years.
- She was detained by ICE in Chicago due to two misdemeanors from 2015, despite having dealt with them previously.
- Her case drew attention when her husband appealed to Congress, and Homeland Security promised to review it.
- Hughes-Brown was held at an ICE detention center in Kentucky for nearly five months.
- She has four children and five grandchildren and will now be home for Christmas.
- Congressman Seth Magaziner criticized the detainment, stating it was unjust.
- A judge eventually decided Hughes-Brown was not a threat to the community, leading to her release.
