The owners of a popular New Jersey restaurant, Jersey Kebab, were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for being in the United States illegally. The husband, Celal Emanet, was released with an ankle monitor, while his wife, Emine Emanet, remains in an ICE detention center. The couple, who moved from Turkey in 2008, applied for a green card that was denied three times, leaving them in limbo since 2016. Local community leaders and residents are outraged by the detainment, describing the couple as hardworking individuals who contribute positively to the community. A GoFundMe has raised over $310,000 for their support, and community members have gathered to write letters advocating for Emine Emanet’s release. Despite the couple’s legal challenges, they are praised for their positive impact in the community and their son has expressed gratitude for the support they have received. The detainment occurred amid a broader push by the Trump administration to detain immigrants without proper documentation, leading to an increase in ICE custody for individuals without criminal convictions. The Emanet’s case highlights the complexity and challenges within the U.S. immigration system, with local officials and residents calling for reform and urging for the family’s release.
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