Xiaofei W.: Chinese asylum seeker detained again by ICE after three years of compliance
A Chinese asylum seeker who fled political persecution was re-detained after more than three years of complying with reporting requirements. A court ordered his immediate release, citing due process violations.
Mar 2026Country of origin: China
A Chinese citizen who fled persecution for his political views and applied for asylum in 2022 was abruptly re-detained by ICE in March 2026 after complying with immigration reporting requirements for over three years. He had been released on parole since arriving in September 2022 and has no criminal history. The court granted a preliminary injunction ordering his immediate release, finding his re-detention without a pre-deprivation hearing violated due process rights.
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