ICE Detains Indonesian Nationals Following Sudden Visa Revocations Linked to Political Protest
Multiple cases of Indonesian nationals being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have emerged, raising concerns over the abrupt revocation of their visas. An Indonesian student was taken into custody in Minnesota after his F-1 visa was secretly revoked, reportedly due to a past misdemeanor. Another case involves a man detained in a hospital, with his family left in shock over the sudden legal action, which they believe is connected to his participation in protests against police killings, including events related to George Floyd. The Minnesota Nurses Association condemned the ICE arrest of a hospital employee, calling for an end to such immigration enforcement actions in sensitive environments. Advocates and attorneys argue that political views may be influencing decisions to revoke visas for individuals involved in activism, heightening fears among immigrant communities regarding their safety and legal status.
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