US Green Card Holder Detained: 60-Year-Old Indian-Origin Woman's Ordeal Amid Immigration Crackdown

A 60-year-old woman of Indian origin, Babblejit Kaur, has been detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the US. Kaur, a green card holder, was detained on December 1 during a routine interview for permanent residency. Her family claims she has been living in the US for over 30 years, having settled in California in the mid-1990s. Kaur's family says she had an approved petition for a green card from her US citizen daughter and son-in-law. However, ICE agents detained her at the office, shackling her hands and feet before transferring her to a detention center in Adelanto, California. Babblejit Kaur's family has expressed concern over her detention, citing the difficulty in meeting with her. Her daughter, Joti Kaur, described her mother's ordeal, stating that she was 'really scared' during the detention process. The detention comes amid a broader immigration crackdown by the previous administration. Kaur's family and community have been left reeling from the news, with many speaking out against the treatment of long-time residents like Babblejit Kaur. Kaur's family has a strong presence in the community, with her husband and children having lived and worked in California for decades. Her husband previously ran a successful restaurant, Natraj Cuisine of India and Nepal, while Kaur worked at a local pharmacy for 25 years. The family's experiences serve as a testament to their dedication to the community and their commitment to American life.