Man detained in Ohio, held in Texas; family faces eviction
Apr 27, 2026·Location: Chicago, IL

Shah was detained by ICE at the end of November while working. He was arrested in Ohio and is now detained in Texas, while his family—including his daughter and mother-in-law—remain in Chicago facing financial hardship. The family is struggling with rent, car payments, and legal fees, and risks eviction and loss of their only income source.
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