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Families Torn Apart: Immigration Struggles in California and Alabama

7/4/2025

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In California, Arthu Sahakyan stands by President Trump even as his wife, Arpineh Masihi, faces detention by ICE, a painful reminder of their ongoing immigration struggles after her green card was revoked. Meanwhile, in Alabama, Ribvar Karimi's attorney alleges that FBI agents coerced him to silence his wife regarding his own ICE detention, highlighting the tense intersection of family and immigration policy.

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Story summary

In California, Arthu Sahakyan stands by President Trump even as his wife, Arpineh Masihi, faces detention by ICE, a painful reminder of their ongoing immigration struggles after her green card was revoked. Meanwhile, in Alabama, Ribvar Karimi's attorney alleges that FBI agents coerced him to silence his wife regarding his own ICE detention, highlighting the tense intersection of family and immigration policy.