Summary
Arpineh Masihi, a long-time supporter of Donald Trump, is detained as an illegal immigrant in California while her family remains hopeful she won't be deported. Masihi, originally from Iran, was convicted of crimes in 2008 but stayed in the U.S. due to her Christian background. Her family still believes in Trump's deportation policies, expecting only dangerous criminals to be deported.
Key Facts
- Arpineh Masihi is detained in an immigrant detention center in California as an illegal immigrant.
- Despite her detention, Masihi supports Donald Trump's deportation plans.
- Masihi's family lives in Diamond Bar, Los Angeles County, with a visible display of support for Trump.
- She was convicted of burglary and grand theft in 2008 and lost her Green Card.
- Due to her Christian Armenian Iranian background, she was allowed to stay in the U.S. instead of being deported.
- Masihi rebuilt her life after her conviction, starting a business and a family.
- Her family maintains faith in the immigration system, expecting only serious criminals to be deported.
- ICE did not comment on Masihi's case, and her husband is unaware of the details of her past crimes.
