Babblejit Kaur, also known as ‘Bubbly’ to her friends and family, was taken into custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents earlier this month. Image courtesy: GoFundMe
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Firstpost16-12-2025, 19:06

Indian-Origin Woman Detained by ICE After 30 Years in US; Family Fights for Release

  • Babblejit Kaur, 60, an Indian-origin woman living in the US for 30 years, was detained by ICE during a green card appointment.
  • Kaur, known as 'Bubbly', has no criminal record and is well-regarded in the Long Beach community, where she co-owned a restaurant.
  • Her family, including a DACA recipient daughter and a US citizen daughter who sponsored her green card, is fighting for her release.
  • She is currently held at Adelanto, a former federal prison, where conditions are described as inhumane by her family.
  • This detention follows the deportation of 73-year-old Harjit Kaur, who also lived in the US for three decades, sparking community outrage. Local Congressman Robert Garcia is advocating for her release.

Why It Matters: Indian-origin woman detained by ICE after 30 years in US, sparking outrage and legal battle.

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