Woman detained by ICE says she's worked legally in U.S. for decades
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A woman detained by ICE claims she has worked legally in the U.S. for decades.
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This case shows that even long-term legal residents can face detention by ICE, highlighting potential vulnerabilities in immigration enforcement.
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Meenu Batra, a courtroom interpreter and mother of four, was detained by ICE agents one month ago despite her claims of having lived and worked legally in the U.S. for nearly 35 years. Batra and her lawyers assert she has always maintained legal status since coming to the U.S. This detention raises questions about immigration enforcement practices, particularly for individuals with long-standing residency. Batra and her family shared their story exclusively with CBS News following her detention.
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Meenu Batra and her lawyers are working to address her detention by ICE agents.
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