Indian-Origin Man In US Detained For Nearly A Month Over Old Case: Report
An Indian-origin man, who has lived in the US for more than 30 years, has been kept in detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for almost a month over a "very old case", according to media reports.
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Paramjit Singh was held at an Indiana detention facility for 20 days (Representational)
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A man of Indian origin who has resided in the United States for over three decades has been detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for nearly a month regarding a "very old case," according to recent media reports.
Paramjit Singh, a Fort Wayne businessman, was taken into custody on July 30 at Chicago O'Hare Airport as he returned from India due to an unresolved historical case, reported 21 Alive news portal.
Despite having permanent resident status and being father to American-born children, Singh remains in detention, the report stated.
According to Singh's attorney Luis Angeles, ICE indicated that the Department of Homeland Security's basis for the detention stems from a case dating back many years.
Singh, who is battling a brain tumor, was initially detained at the airport for five days before being transferred to emergency care when his health worsened, according to the report.
His family remained uninformed about his emergency room visit until they received the medical bill, Angeles told Newsweek.
After spending 20 days at an Indiana detention center, Singh was transferred to another facility in Kentucky.
"A judge determined his eligibility for bond and granted it," Angeles explained, but claimed the agency is employing "court tactics" and manipulating regulations to extend Singh's detention.
"We are confident he has a compelling case for a federal judge to rule that DHS actions were improper, warranting his immediate release," Angeles stated.
Meanwhile, Charanjit Singh, the detainee's brother, confirmed they are working to post bond and maintain communication with the Department of Homeland Security.
Angeles indicated their next strategy involves bringing the case before a federal court.
Numerous green card holders have faced detention in the US over legal issues dating back decades, according to Newsweek.