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Wife Detained After Green Card Hearing in Los Angeles

KTLA 5October 5, 20253 min13,566 views
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Unexpected Detention During Immigration Hearing

  • πŸ’” A newlywed couple's journey towards citizenship took a shocking turn when the wife was detained by ICE agents following a green card interview.
  • πŸ—“οΈ The couple, Tucker May and Barbara Gomez Marquez, married in April and attended what they believed was the final step for Barbara's green card application on September 16th.
  • ❓ Despite being told everything was looking good by a USCIS representative, Barbara was asked to step out to make a copy of her passport and was subsequently detained.

Fears of Deportation and Legal Uncertainty

  • ✈️ Tucker fears this detention is a precursor to deportation, with his wife currently held in Louisiana, potentially facing removal to Central or South America.
  • ⏳ A significant clock is ticking, as Tucker realistically believes it could take years for his wife to return if she is deported.
  • βš–οΈ The couple states they followed all legal procedures, questioning how individuals seeking to become Americans are treated.

Efforts to Secure Legal Assistance

  • πŸ“ž Tucker received a call from his wife early Monday morning stating she was in Louisiana, adding to his distress and urgency.
  • 🌐 The couple has reached out to DHS for information on Barbara's status and is actively seeking an attorney in Louisiana to deliver crucial court documents.
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ Tucker expresses his desire to handle the legal matters himself but is constrained by current rules and regulations.
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