Ward Sakeik, a stateless Palestinian woman, was released from ICE detention after nearly five months following her arrest at St. Thomas Airport during her honeymoon. Despite previous attempts to deport her, her husband Taahir Shaikh confirmed her release came after filing a green card application, with the government acknowledging an “honest mistake” in the deportation process.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: Ward Sakeik, a Palestinian woman who was detained by ICE after her honeymoon, has been released from detention nearly five months later, thanks to her husband’s legal efforts and media attention.
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