PoliticsUnited States of America
ICE targets South Asians for removal from United States

This browser does not support the video element.
Advertisement
Meenu Batra spent decades helping immigrants navigate the US legal system as a court interpreter in Texas. But, during a routine work trip, ICE detained her at an airport despite her legal status and long-standing protection from deportation. Batra's case highlights a broader trend: Arrests of Asian immigrants, particularly Indian nationals, have risen sharply. Advocates say growing numbers of immigrants with legal status are now facing increased scrutiny and uncertainty under US immigration enforcement.