Contrary to reports, U.S. immigration authorities have denied detaining or deporting a Chilean man holding a green card. The Morning Call of Allentown, Pennsylvania, initially reported that 82-year-old Luis Leon was deported to Guatemala after visiting a Philadelphia immigration office to replace his lost green card. However, the Department of Homeland Security stated it has no record of Leon attending an appointment and that he entered the U.S. legally in 2015. Furthermore, the Guatemalan Migration Institute confirmed that no one matching Leon’s details was deported from the United States.
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Luis Leon, an 82-year-old Pennsylvania resident who was granted asylum in 1987, was deported to Guatemala after visiting an immigration office to replace his lost green card. Upon arrival, he was taken into custody by ICE officers and separated from his wife, and later, the family was falsely informed of his death. The family discovered Leon was alive but hospitalized in Guatemala, a country to which he has no connection. ICE confirmed they are investigating the matter, while Leon’s family prepares to travel to Guatemala.
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Chris Landry, a Canadian national with a green card who has resided in New Hampshire for over 40 years, was denied reentry to the U.S. at the Canadian border on Sunday. The incident occurred amidst the Trump administration’s intensified immigration enforcement efforts, as reported by Newsweek. Landry, who has prior minor offenses, was held for several hours and expressed feeling treated like a criminal. Senator Maggie Hassan’s office confirmed they are assisting Landry, underscoring the importance of helping constituents navigate federal processes.
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Cynthia Olivera, a Canadian-born woman who has lived in the U.S. for 35 years, was detained by ICE following a green card interview. Despite having a work permit and no criminal record, Olivera was taken into custody and has been held for twenty days. Her husband, a U.S. citizen who voted for Donald Trump, is now struggling to arrange her deportation to Canada. Both are frustrated by the situation and are seeking to have her deported to Canada. ICE has not responded to inquiries about her case or when she will be deported.
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The Trump administration’s proposal to scrutinize the social media accounts of green card applicants already residing in the U.S. has drawn widespread condemnation for infringing upon free speech rights. This expansion of existing social media vetting for visa applicants abroad would apply to those seeking permanent residency or asylum within the country. Critics argue the policy disproportionately affects those critical of the government, citing instances of detention and deportation based on social media activity. The proposal, currently under public review, raises concerns about potential abuse of power and chilling effects on free expression.
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John Q. Hosedrinker