Paramjit Singh, a 48-year-old Sikh man with a brain tumor, was detained by US immigration on at Chicago airport. Singh, an Indian passport holder living in Indiana since 1994, faces deportation despite having a green card. His family says he lacks proper medical care in detention. Immigration cites two old cases for holding him: a 1999 phone use incident and a disputed 2008 forgery charge. Singh's lawyer plans to challenge the detention and block deportation. His case will be heard. The family struggles to contact Singh, whose health is worsening. This comes amid stricter US immigration policies under President Trump. (Updated 13 Oct 2025, 10:06 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Paramjit Singh, a 48-year-old Sikh man with a brain tumor, was detained by US immigration on at Chicago airport
- Singh, an Indian passport holder living in Indiana since 1994, faces deportation despite having a green card
- His family says he lacks proper medical care in detention