Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Veteran's Wife Detained by ICE During Green Card Process
A US Marine Corps veteran's wife was detained by immigration officers while trying to get a green card, meaning she could live in the US legally.
She came to the US from Mexico seeking safety with her mom many years ago.
However, there was an old order to send her back because her mother missed an immigration meeting.
Now, her husband and children are sad she is gone.
The government says it has to follow the law, and the family is trying to get her case looked at again.
The couple's lawyer argues the situation is unfair to the veteran and his family.
A US Marine Corps veteran's wife was detained by immigration officers while applying for a green card.
Paola Clouatre, 25, is from Mexico and came to the US seeking asylum over a decade ago.
Officials discovered a deportation order against Paola from 2018 due to her mother missing a hearing.
Adrian Clouatre and his wife applied for a green card after getting married in 2024.
The couple's lawyer is trying to reopen Paola's case; DHS says it won't ignore the law.
- Who
- Paola Clouatre, wife of US Marine Corps veteran Adrian Clouatre.
- What
- A Marine veteran's wife was detained by ICE while seeking a green card.
- When
- Detention occurred during a green card appointment on May 27th, 2024.
- Where
- Detention center in Monroe, Louisiana.
- Why
- Because of a previous deportation order from 2018 that Paola was unaware of.
Clouatre Family's Perspective
Government's Perspective
Legality vs. Family
Clouatre Family's Perspective
She deserves to stay due to her marriage and hard work.
Government's Perspective
The government is obligated to follow the existing deportation order.
- Veteran's Name
- Adrian Clouatre
- Wife's Name
- Paola Clouatre
- Wife's Age
- 25
- Origin
- Mexico
- Marriage Year
- 2024
- Deportation Order Year
- 2018
- Green Card Application
- In process