Summary
Curtis J. Wright, a Canadian national and U.S. green card holder, was detained by immigration agents at a Houston airport after a business trip. His detention is due to old misdemeanor offenses, including a possession charge when he was 17. He has been in custody for about six weeks, awaiting a hearing on his immigration status.
Key Facts
- Curtis J. Wright is a Canadian national and long-time U.S. green card holder.
- He was detained at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston after a business trip.
- Immigration agents flagged him due to minor offenses from when he was younger.
- His old offenses include a misdemeanor involving Xanax from over 20 years ago.
- Wright has been moved between three Texas detention centers in six weeks.
- He has not yet had a hearing before an immigration judge.
- A hearing is planned for January 16 after two delays.
- Wright has lived in the U.S. for nearly 30 years and criticized his detention conditions.
