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.
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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). ([El Pais](https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-01-24/a-breakdown-of-the-mexicans-deported-from-the-us-44-million-in-15-years-from-obamas-iron-fist-to-trumps-xenophobia.html)) ([El Pais](https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-01-24/a-breakdown-of-the-mexicans-deported-from-the-us-44-million-in-15-years-from-obamas-iron-fist-to-trumps-xenophobia.html)) ([El Pais](https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-01-24/a-breakdown-of-the-mexicans-deported-from-the-us-44-million-in-15-years-from-obamas-iron-fist-to-trumps-xenophobia.html)) ([El Pais](https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-01-24/a-breakdown-of-the-mexicans-deported-from-the-us-44-million-in-15-years-from-obamas-iron-fist-to-trumps-xenophobia.html)) ([El Pais](https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-01-24/a-breakdown-of-the-mexicans-deported-from-the-us-44-million-in-15-years-from-obamas-iron-fist-to-trumps-xenophobia.html)) ([El Pais](https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-01-24/a-breakdown-of-the-mexicans-deported-from-the-us-44-million-in-15-years-from-obamas-iron-fist-to-trumps-xenophobia.html)) ([El Pais](https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-01-24/a-breakdown-of-the-mexicans-deported-from-the-us-44-million-in-15-years-from-obamas-iron-fist-to-trumps-xenophobia.html)) ([El Pais](https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-01-24/a-breakdown-of-the-mexicans-deported-from-the-us-44-million-in-15-years-from-obamas-iron-fist-to-trumps-xenophobia.html)) ([El Pais](https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-01-24/a-breakdown-of-the-mexicans-deported-from-the-us-44-million-in-15-years-from-obamas-iron-fist-to-trumps-xenophobia.html)) ([El Pais](https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-01-24/a-breakdown-of-the-mexicans-deported-from-the-us-44-million-in-15-years-from-obamas-iron-fist-to-trumps-xenophobia.html)) ([El Pais](https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-01-24/a-breakdown-of-the-mexicans-deported-from-the-us-44-million-in-15-years-from-obamas-iron-fist-to-trumps-xenophobia.html)) ([El Pais](https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-01-24/a-breakdown-of-the-mexicans-deported-from-the-us-44-million-in-15-years-from-obamas-iron-fist-to-trumps-xenophobia.html)) ([El Pais](https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-01-24/a-breakdown-of-the-mexicans-deported-from-the-us-44-million-in-15-years-from-obamas-iron-fist-to-trumps-xenophobia.html)) ([El Pais](https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-01-24/a-breakdown-of-the-mexicans-deported-from-the-us-44-million-in-15-years-from-obamas-iron-fist-to-trumps-xenophobia.html)) ([El Pais](https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-01-24/a-breakdown-of-the-mexicans-deported-from-the-us-44-million-in-15-years-from-obamas-iron-fist-to-trumps-xenophobia.html)) ([El Pais](https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-01-24/a-breakdown-of-the-mexicans-deported-from-the-us-44-million-in-15-years-from-obamas-iron-fist-to-trumps-xenophobia.html)) ([El Pais](https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-01-24/a-breakdown-of-the-mexicans-deported-from-the-us-44-million-in-15-years-from-obamas-iron-fist-to-trumps-xenophobia.html)) ([El Pais](https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-01-24/a-breakdown-of-the-mexicans-deported-from-the-us-44-million-in-15-years-from-obamas-iron-fist-to-trumps-xenophobia.html)) ([El Pais](https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-01-24/a-breakdown-of-the-mexicans-deported-from-the-us-44-million-in-15-years-from-obamas-iron-fist-to-trumps-xenophobia.html))
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. ([The Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/immigrants-arrested-green-card-interviews-10397730/)) ([The Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/immigrants-arrested-green-card-interviews-10397730/)) ([The Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/immigrants-arrested-green-card-interviews-10397730/)) ([The Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/immigrants-arrested-green-card-interviews-10397730/)) ([The Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/immigrants-arrested-green-card-interviews-10397730/)) ([The Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/immigrants-arrested-green-card-interviews-10397730/)) ([The Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/immigrants-arrested-green-card-interviews-10397730/)) ([The Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/immigrants-arrested-green-card-interviews-10397730/)) ([The Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/immigrants-arrested-green-card-interviews-10397730/)) ([The Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/immigrants-arrested-green-card-interviews-10397730/)) ([The Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/immigrants-arrested-green-card-interviews-10397730/)) ([The Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/immigrants-arrested-green-card-interviews-10397730/)) ([The Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/immigrants-arrested-green-card-interviews-10397730/)) ([The Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/immigrants-arrested-green-card-interviews-10397730/)) ([The Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/immigrants-arrested-green-card-interviews-10397730/)) ([The Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/immigrants-arrested-green-card-interviews-10397730/)) ([The Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/immigrants-arrested-green-card-interviews-10397730/)) ([The Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/immigrants-arrested-green-card-interviews-10397730/)) ([The Indian Express](https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/immigrants-arrested-green-card-interviews-10397730/))
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. ([MN Compass](https://www.mncompass.org/data-insights/articles/updated-minnesotas-latinos-numbers-overview-minnesota-compass-data)) ([MN Compass](https://www.mncompass.org/data-insights/articles/updated-minnesotas-latinos-numbers-overview-minnesota-compass-data)) ([MN Compass](https://www.mncompass.org/data-insights/articles/updated-minnesotas-latinos-numbers-overview-minnesota-compass-data)) ([MN Compass](https://www.mncompass.org/data-insights/articles/updated-minnesotas-latinos-numbers-overview-minnesota-compass-data)) ([MN Compass](https://www.mncompass.org/data-insights/articles/updated-minnesotas-latinos-numbers-overview-minnesota-compass-data)) ([MN Compass](https://www.mncompass.org/data-insights/articles/updated-minnesotas-latinos-numbers-overview-minnesota-compass-data)) ([MN Compass](https://www.mncompass.org/data-insights/articles/updated-minnesotas-latinos-numbers-overview-minnesota-compass-data)) ([MN Compass](https://www.mncompass.org/data-insights/articles/updated-minnesotas-latinos-numbers-overview-minnesota-compass-data)) ([MN Compass](https://www.mncompass.org/data-insights/articles/updated-minnesotas-latinos-numbers-overview-minnesota-compass-data)) ([MN Compass](https://www.mncompass.org/data-insights/articles/updated-minnesotas-latinos-numbers-overview-minnesota-compass-data)) ([MN Compass](https://www.mncompass.org/data-insights/articles/updated-minnesotas-latinos-numbers-overview-minnesota-compass-data)) ([MN Compass](https://www.mncompass.org/data-insights/articles/updated-minnesotas-latinos-numbers-overview-minnesota-compass-data)) ([MN Compass](https://www.mncompass.org/data-insights/articles/updated-minnesotas-latinos-numbers-overview-minnesota-compass-data)) ([MN Compass](https://www.mncompass.org/data-insights/articles/updated-minnesotas-latinos-numbers-overview-minnesota-compass-data)) ([MN Compass](https://www.mncompass.org/data-insights/articles/updated-minnesotas-latinos-numbers-overview-minnesota-compass-data)) ([MN Compass](https://www.mncompass.org/data-insights/articles/updated-minnesotas-latinos-numbers-overview-minnesota-compass-data)) ([MN Compass](https://www.mncompass.org/data-insights/articles/updated-minnesotas-latinos-numbers-overview-minnesota-compass-data)) ([MN Compass](https://www.mncompass.org/data-insights/articles/updated-minnesotas-latinos-numbers-overview-minnesota-compass-data)) ([MN Compass](https://www.mncompass.org/data-insights/articles/updated-minnesotas-latinos-numbers-overview-minnesota-compass-data))
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. ([ICE](https://www.ice.gov/statistics)) ([ICE](https://www.ice.gov/statistics)) ([ICE](https://www.ice.gov/statistics)) ([ICE](https://www.ice.gov/statistics)) ([ICE](https://www.ice.gov/statistics)) ([ICE](https://www.ice.gov/statistics)) ([ICE](https://www.ice.gov/statistics)) ([ICE](https://www.ice.gov/statistics)) ([ICE](https://www.ice.gov/statistics)) ([ICE](https://www.ice.gov/statistics)) ([ICE](https://www.ice.gov/statistics)) ([ICE](https://www.ice.gov/statistics)) ([ICE](https://www.ice.gov/statistics)) ([ICE](https://www.ice.gov/statistics)) ([ICE](https://www.ice.gov/statistics)) ([ICE](https://www.ice.gov/statistics)) ([ICE](https://www.ice.gov/statistics)) ([ICE](https://www.ice.gov/statistics)) ([ICE](https://www.ice.gov/statistics))
📌 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
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