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ICE Detains Green Card Applicants, Sparking Legal Fears

10/5/2025

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began detaining green card applicants at United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in Fresno.
Attorneys say past arrests, without convictions, may trigger detentions.
One client was detained during his interview, fueling fears of ICE coordination.
Another client detained in July is fighting for release after being held at a McFarland facility, policy-driven detainment risk.

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Story summary

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began detaining green card applicants at United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in Fresno.
Attorneys say past arrests, without convictions, may trigger detentions.
One client was detained during his interview, fueling fears of ICE coordination.
Another client detained in July is fighting for release after being held at a McFarland facility, policy-driven detainment risk.