High school graduate Yeonsoo Go, hailing from New York, is now freed from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention.
Young Engineering Student Yeonsoo Go Released from ICE Custody Amidst Immigration Controversy
Yeonsoo Go, a 20-year-old engineering student at Purdue University and a Scarsdale High School graduate, was released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody on Monday. Go's detention and release have been the center of an immigration controversy in New York City.
Go, known as Soo to her friends and family, was detained on Thursday after a routine immigration hearing in Lower Manhattan. The Department of Homeland Security stated that Go had "overstayed her visa that expired more than two years ago." However, Go's lawyer, Ashley Gonzalez-Grissom, a lawyer with the Episcopal Diocese of New York, refuted this claim, stating that Go's visa was valid through December 2025.
Go came to New York from South Korea in 2021 with her mother, who is an Episcopal church pastor. The Episcopal Diocese of New York stood by Go and fought for her release, joining local officials in advocating for her case. Go's mother is an episcopal priest, and church leaders have highlighted concerns about ICE’s practices and the impact on immigrant families.
Supporters rallied for Go over the weekend, with rallies sparking outrage and protests across New York City. Go's friends describe her as religious, caring, and smart. Go was set to return to Purdue University when she was detained.
Upon her release, Go expressed her gratitude and hope for everyone who supported her. However, her immigration status following release suggests that she is out of custody but still facing expedited deportation proceedings, meaning her future in the U.S. remains uncertain and dependent on the outcome of these legal processes.
Naveen Dhaliwal, a general assignment reporter for News New York, has been covering the story. Ashley Gonzalez-Grissom, satisfied that Go was able to go home, questions need to be answered regarding Go's detention and the validity of the claims made by the Department of Homeland Security.
References:
- NY Daily News
- NBC New York
- CBS New York
- The Washington Post
- The New York Times
The immigration controversy surrounding Yeonsoo Go, a Purdue University engineering student, was extensively covered by multiple news sources, including NY Daily News, NBC New York, CBS New York, The Washington Post, and The New York Times. Lawyer Ashley Gonzalez-Grissom, who represented Go, questioned the claims made by the Department of Homeland Security regarding Go's overstayed visa and demanded answers. In the realm of politics and general-news, this case also raised concerns about crime-and-justice and the impact on immigrant families.
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