Young Advocate Detained at Green Card Interview | Louisville News

Twenty-one-year-old immigrant advocate Armelle Bondonga was detained by ICE during a routine green card interview with her husband, sparking outrage and legal action. Despite having no significant criminal record—just a minor traffic violation—she’s now facing potential removal while her attorneys fight for her release through a habeas corpus petition. A federal judge has given the government seven days to respond. Bondonga, who came to the U.S. as a child and actively serves her community, is being held despite voluntarily appearing for immigration proceedings. Her case has ignited a broader outcry over immigrant rights, as advocates rally to protect her and highlight the fear gripping the immigrant community. 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/0a23fa8d44d679e5