Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Indian-Origin Man Detained by ICE After Return
Paramjit Singh, a permanent U.S. resident for over 30 years, was detained by ICE at Chicago O'Hare Airport upon arrival from India.
The detention is related to an old case.
He has a brain tumor, and his condition worsened while detained.
Singh's family was not immediately informed of his ER visit, only learning about it through a bill.
Despite a judge granting bail, the attorney claims ICE is using tactics to prolong his detention.
Singh was moved between detention centers in Indiana and Kentucky.
The attorney believes Singh has a strong case for release.
Paramjit Singh, a permanent U.S. resident, was detained at Chicago O'Hare Airport.
Singh was returning from India.
He has been detained for almost a month.
Singh has a brain tumor.
The detention is related to a "very old case".
- Who
- Paramjit Singh
- What
- Detained by ICE
- When
- July 30
- Where
- Chicago O'Hare Airport
- Why
- Due to a very old case
Critics' View
Government's View
Detention of Long-Term Residents
Critics' View
Long-term residents are being detained for old cases.
Government's View
The government has the authority to detain individuals if laws have been broken.
- Individual
- Paramjit Singh
- Legal Status
- Permanent Resident
- Detention Date
- July 30
- Location of Detention
- Chicago O'Hare Airport
- Health Condition
- Brain Tumor
- Length of Detention
- Almost a Month
- Alleged Offense
- Very Old Case
Sources
Indian Green card holder detained in US for decades old minor offence
Indian Green card holder detained at Chicago airport over a decades old offence
Indian-origin man, living in US for 30 yrs, detained
Indian-origin man, living in US for 30 years, detained by ICE
