ICE Detains Wife During Green Card Interview After Alleged Missed Court Date

Couple's American Dream Turns Nightmare

• 💔 A newlywed couple's journey toward securing a green card has become a nightmare after the wife, Barbara, was detained during her immigration hearing.
• 💍 The couple, married earlier this year, believed they were taking the final step toward citizenship when Barbara attended her green card interview on September 16th.
• 🤥 They allege they were "tricked" and that their attorney, present for the interview, was separated from them, leading to the unexpected detention.

Allegations of Misinformation and Detainment

• 📍 Barbara, a native of Brazil, was detained at the federal building in Downtown L.A. and subsequently sent to an immigration detention facility in Adelanto, California.
• 🗓️ The reason given for her detention was a missed court appearance in 2019, a fact the couple claims they had no prior knowledge of.
• ⛓️ Her husband described her treatment as harsh, being shackled as if she were a dangerous criminal, despite having no criminal record and only wanting to become an American.
• ✈️ Tucker now fears his wife could be deported within days, as she has been moved to a detention center in Louisiana pending removal to Central or South America.

Immigration Attorney Insights

• ⚠️ Experts suggest Barbara's story is not unique, with many individuals facing removal due to minor errors in their applications or alleged failures to appear.
• ⚖️ Immigration attorney Edward Tomaro notes that there are often ways to "cure" or fix deficiencies in applications, urging those in similar situations to seek legal counsel.
• 🏛️ The couple is utilizing every legal tool available to halt the impending deportation, emphasizing they did everything by the book.
• 📞 KTLA reached out to the Department of Homeland Security for comment on the case.