ICE targets South Asians for removal from United States

Meenu Batra spent decades working as a court interpreter in the US immigration system. Then ICE detained her for 45 days. Her story shows why South Asians can’t treat immigration enforcement as an issue for someone else.

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Meenu Batra spent decades helping immigrants navigate the US legal system as a court interpreter in Texas. But, during a routine work trip, ICE detained her at an airport despite her legal status and long-standing protection from deportation. Batra’s case highlights a broader trend: Arrests of Asian immigrants, particularly Indian nationals, have risen sharply. Advocates say growing numbers of immigrants with legal status are now facing increased scrutiny and uncertainty under US immigration enforcement.

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