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Immigrant Detained During Green Card Interview Sparks Outrage

12/3/2025

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Teaha Hwang was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during his green card interview in Los Angeles on October 29.
His wife, Xelena Diaz, says she feels fear and isolation after his arrest.
Hwang has lived in the United States since he was three months old and has no criminal record.
A GoFundMe has been set up to assist them.
Hwang's next court hearing is scheduled for March 2026.

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Story summary

Teaha Hwang was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement during his green card interview in Los Angeles on October 29.
His wife, Xelena Diaz, says she feels fear and isolation after his arrest.
Hwang has lived in the United States since he was three months old and has no criminal record.
A GoFundMe has been set up to assist them.
Hwang's next court hearing is scheduled for March 2026.