GREEN CARD HOLDER DETAINED AT US AIRPORT OVER 10 YEAR OLD CHARGE – WHAT IT MEANS FOR IMMIGRANTS?

GREEN CARD HOLDER DETAINED AT US AIRPORT OVER 10 YEAR OLD CHARGE – WHAT IT MEANS FOR IMMIGRANTS? #america #usa #greencard

Green Card Holder Detained at U.S. Airport Over 10-Year-Old Charge – What It Means for Immigrants INTRO A shocking immigration case is making national headlines. A long-term U.S. resident and PhD student was detained by ICE at San Francisco airport because of a misdemeanor marijuana offense from 10 years ago—despite having a green card and a clean record since. What Happened? The detained individual is a Korean-born permanent resident who has lived in the U.S. for over 15 years. He’s a doctoral student at Texas A&M, married to a U.S. citizen, and has no recent legal issues. While returning from an academic conference abroad, he was detained at San Francisco International Airport by ICE due to a decade-old marijuana conviction. He’s now in removal proceedings, despite having a valid green card. Why Is This Legal? U.S. immigration law allows lawful permanent residents to be re-evaluated at the border after international travel. Even old or minor criminal charges, including misdemeanors, can trigger detention. Since early 2025, ICE has tightened enforcement—especially at airports—flagging long-term residents with any prior record. Why It’s a Big Deal Legal experts and advocates are sounding the alarm: This undermines due process and fairness. It discourages international travel for academics, students, and professionals. It exposes long-term residents to unexpected detention, even after living lawfully for years. This isn’t just about one case—it reflects a shift in enforcement priorities. Who Else Is Affected? This is not an isolated case. Others being affected include: Green card holders with past offenses—even from decades ago, even if they’ve never had another issue. DACA recipients and temporary visa holders flagged during reentry or background checks. Legal residents traveling abroad for work, study, or family visits, unaware their old records might be used against them. Attorneys across the U.S. are reporting more cases of lawful immigrants suddenly being detained, denied reentry, or put into deportation proceedings. CONCLUSION If you are a green card holder or DACA recipient and have any prior legal history—no matter how old or minor—do not travel internationally without speaking to an immigration attorney.

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