Rosemount woman detained at Minneapolis green card interview
Attorney says Concepcion Macias-Pulido, 49, of Rosemount, was taken into ICE custody on Wednesday during a green card interview in Minneapolis because a 1998 false claim to U.S. citizenship makes her ineligible for permanent residency and subject to deportation. Family and counsel say she had a work permit and Social Security number but the prior misrepresentation and an alias bar adjustment; ICE did not comment.
📌 Key Facts
- Who/Where: Concepcion Macias-Pulido, 49, of Rosemount, detained at a Minneapolis green card interview
- Why: A 1998 false claim to U.S. citizenship during border crossing renders her ineligible for a green card and at risk of removal
- Context: She holds a work permit and Social Security number; her attorney says detention at such interviews is more likely under current enforcement
📊 Relevant Data
From 2009 to 2024, the United States deported 4,439,331 Mexicans in irregular immigration situations, with 2,127,000 under Obama (2009-2016), 1,028,000 under Trump (2017-2020), and 1,284,331 under Biden (2021-2024).
In 2025, there has been an increase in ICE arrests during marriage-based green card interviews, which were historically rare but are now more common under the current administration.
Why are immigrants being arrested at green card interviews & what can they do? — The Indian Express
As of recent data, the Hispanic or Latino population in Minnesota is over 345,000, making up 6% of the state's population, with significant growth driven by immigration from Latin America, including Mexicans.
Updated: Minnesota's Latinos in numbers—An overview of Minnesota Compass data — MN Compass
In fiscal year 2025, ICE reported booking 204,297 individuals into detention, with variations in enforcement priorities over recent years.
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