An immigrant from the Netherlands, Owen Ramsingh, was deported after living in the U.S. for 40 years despite holding a green card, due to a prior criminal record that surfaced upon his return from a trip to Europe.
Owen Ramsingh, a Dutch immigrant and lawful permanent resident of the United States for 40 years, faced deportation after he was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) upon returning from a trip to Europe. Despite holding a green card, Ramsingh was arrested due to a criminal record, which he had hoped to have behind him after so many years of residing peacefully in the country. This incident sheds light on the complexities and challenges faced by immigrants in the U.S. legal system.