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Elderly Sikh Woman’s ICE Arrest Sparks Outrage in California

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Harjit Kaur's ICE arrest stirs Sikh community. US immigration officials detained 73-year-old Harjit Kaur on in San Francisco. She lived in California for over 30 years after coming from India in 1991. Her asylum appeals were rejected. ICE says she exhausted legal options. Her family wants her released from Mesa Verde ICE center. They say she's ready to go to India with proper travel documents. Supporters held protests. Her lawyer claims she faced poor treatment in detention. ICE denies these allegations. The arrest comes amid stricter US immigration policies. (Updated 20 Sep 2025, 06:04 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • Harjit Kaur's ICE arrest stirs Sikh community
  • US immigration officials detained 73-year-old Harjit Kaur on in San Francisco
  • She lived in California for over 30 years after coming from India in 1991