Mother in Custody Sparks Community Outcry | Louisville News

A 21-year-old mother and wife, Armelle Bondonga, is held in ICE custody after attending what she thought was a final green card meeting with her American citizen husband. Arriving in the U.S. at age eight, she’s become a pillar of the Louisville community—graduating high school, working with youth empowerment groups, and raising a young son. Her detention has left her family shattered, especially her son who misses her daily care. Despite overstaying a visa and facing a removal order, Bondonga had already begun appealing when she was detained. Local leaders and lawmakers are rallying for her release, calling her a vital, compassionate force in their city—and urging justice before her bond hearing this Monday. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9bdd134811b2cb81