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ICE Detains Texas Interpreter, Community Raises Due Process Concerns

4/15/2026

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Meenu Batra, a 53-year-old court interpreter from Laguna Heights, Texas, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on March 17.
She claims the detention violated her due process rights.
Her attorneys say she has never been informed of a deportation plan.
Community letters express support and note health concerns.
The Department of Homeland Security maintains a final removal order, stating custody will be kept pending deportation.

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Story summary

Meenu Batra, a 53-year-old court interpreter from Laguna Heights, Texas, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on March 17.
She claims the detention violated her due process rights.
Her attorneys say she has never been informed of a deportation plan.
Community letters express support and note health concerns.
The Department of Homeland Security maintains a final removal order, stating custody will be kept pending deportation.