Medical concerns halt deportation of elderly Filipina detained by ICE
Jan 6, 2026·Location: Chicago, IL
Country of origin: Philippines

Rebecca Pinyerd, a 70-year-old Filipina lawful permanent resident who has lived in the United States for over 40 years, was scheduled for deportation to the Philippines but the flight was cancelled after airline officials determined she was medically unfit to fly due to advanced kidney disease, thyroid complications, and uncontrolled hypertension. She remains in immigration detention at Clay County Jail in Indiana with no new deportation date announced. Her family has expressed concerns about her access to medical care while in custody and has called for an independent medical evaluation.
Sources
- Grandmother
- CBS News
- Medical concerns halt deportation of elderly Filipina detained by ICE — Dateline USA
asianjournal.com·Jan 6, 2026·archived copy
- Ailing Filipino Grandmother Faces Deportation After 40 Years in US » ¡Que Onda Magazine!
queondamagazine.com·Jan 2, 2026·archived copy
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