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Newsweek
4 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Man With Green Card for Over 20 Years Detained by ICE on Return to US—Wife
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. A woman said her husband, a lawful permanent U.S. resident (LPR) since 2003, was detained last month by federal agents and faces charges after he returned from spreading his mother's ashes in Mexico. Why It Matters Green-card holders in the United States face increased scrutiny and new enforcement measures under the Trump administration. In April, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) warned LPRs that their status could be revoked if deemed a threat to national interests, highlighting the administration's commitment to intensified immigration enforcement, with an expanded focus beyond undocumented immigrants targeting even some legal residents. Federal agents outside of a federal building and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in downtown Los Angeles as demonstrations continue after a series of immigration raids, on June 13, 2025. Federal agents outside of a federal building and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in downtown Los Angeles as demonstrations continue after a series of immigration raids, on June 13, To Know In May, Gonzalo Ladron de Guevara was detained by federal agents at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport and remains in custody on federal charges, according to FOX 32 Chicago. His wife, Jodi, a U.S. citizen, told the news outlet that her husband left the country for Mexico on May 6 with his brothers to scatter their mother's ashes. When he returned on May 24, he was detained for seven days before being transferred to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. Jodi described detention facility conditions as "deplorable," saying her husband has slept on the floor and used unsanitary bathrooms. He has also been surrounded by people with medical crises, including drug withdrawal, she said. His family has not seen since him in more than a month. Jodi said that Gonzalo acquired a green card in 2003, around the same time they were married. She said the detainment likely stems from a past felony charge against her husband that the family said was dismissed 13 years ago. No information about the charge was provided. Newsweek reached out to the Department of Homeland Security, ICE and USCIS via email, and Jodi via social media, for comment. A GoFundMe set up by family friend Cheyenne Ianno has raised more than $7,775 as of Monday, with a $10,000 goal to help offset legal bills. As of June 13, lawyer fees had already exceeded $4,000. The crowdfunding campaign says that Gonzalo previously visited his family in Mexico "countless times before without issue." "He's their rock—the main provider and the one who cares for their mother, who's been permanently disabled since surviving a brain aneurysm in 2022," the page reads. "His absence has left them facing overwhelming emotional and financial hardship, scrambling to cover rent, food, and steep legal fees. "This is a kind, hardworking family who never imagined they'd be in this position. Please, consider donating or sharing their story. Every bit of support brings them one step closer to reuniting and getting through this unimaginable time. Your kindness means more than you know." Newsweek reached out to Ianno for comment. Newer ICE protocols include robust social media monitoring and ideological vetting, with reports of some legal residents being deported or denied reentry over online activity or political affiliations. In March, USCIS required visa and green card applicants to submit all social media handles, citing national security concerns. These practices raised free speech and due process concerns among advocacy groups and immigration attorneys. Legal uncertainty around the permanence of green-card status also grew following a Justice Department argument that the government could revoke lawful residency at any time, citing a high-profile legal case before the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. Critics warned that such measures could erode due process rights and destabilize the legal status of millions of permanent residents. Amid heavy ICE and National Guard presence in Los Angeles and national protests across the U.S. over the weekend, immigration remains President Donald Trump's strongest issue. About 51 percent approve of his handling of immigration and border security and 49 percent disapprove, according to an NBC News Decision Desk Poll released Sunday. The issue is more heavily weighed by Republicans, with 20 percent of MAGA (Make America Great Again) supporters calling immigration the most important issue, second only to the economy. Just 9 percent of surveyed Americans across all political proclivities said immigration is the issue that matters most to them. What People Are Saying USCIS, in a statement on green-card changes requiring renewed medical examination forms: "We have since determined that the April 4, 2024, policy is overly broad and could potentially threaten public health in the United States. By limiting the validity period to only the current immigration benefit application or request, we ensure that aliens get timely and proper medical examinations and treatment, which safeguards public health." What Happens Next Gonzalo Ladron de Guevara is reportedly being held without bond and scheduled to appear in federal court July 9 in Chicago.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
LPR funding not included in Nashville Mayor's budget. Metro Council says debate isn't over
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — On Tuesday night, Metro Council will consider whether to change Mayor Freddie's O'Connell's budget. The changes include a property tax increase, however, it does not have funding for license plate readers. Metro Council approved the permanent use of LPR cameras last year, but after a six-month pilot, the program shut down. The cameras will not return unless a new contract is approved and funded. PREVIOUS | LPRs not listed in Nashville Mayor's proposed budget Some council members have encouraged private businesses and property owners to install their own cameras, as the city has not yet approved its own camera system. A new apartment complex coming to Hamilton Church Road in 2026 plans to include this technology. 'We want to make sure that you feel safe and secure; we want to build strong communities, and as I said, you can't build strong communities without being safe and secure,' said Alex Trent with Trent Development Group. District 32 Metro Councilwoman Joy Styles has encouraged private businesses and properties to install their own LPR technology while the program remains stalled citywide. 'They are working with us on great things like license plate readers being included and a gate being included,' Styles said. 'That is the accountability that we are missing in this whole city.' 'I think the private companies and apartments putting LPRs in place just shows how much Nashville wants and needs this type of technology,' added District 11 Council Member Jeff Eslick. Tennessee police departments share intel, use LPR cameras to track down theft suspect LPR cameras scan license plates and compare them to state and federal databases to help locate stolen vehicles and missing and wanted people. 'For the most part, it is going to help the everyday citizen, the taxpayer out there, live a safer life and feel better when they go to bed,' Eslick said. 'I think if we are going to add all this money to the budget and spend all this money to make people feel better, we should feel safer as well.' Eslick said funding for LPRs may come later. 'I think we are going to have to work out the budget, try to figure out where we are on that, and we can add LPRs,' Eslick told News 2. 'The amount that it costs to put the LPRs in place isn't something outside of what we could pull from something like the 4% fund.' | READ MORE | District 26 Council Member Courtney Johnston told News 2 that LPRs would not be included in her substitute budget proposal, saying in a statement: 'Putting that line item in any substitute would cause that substitute to fail with this council. That said, funding is not the issue. The issue is that we don't have support for LPRs from either the Mayor's office or the majority of the council to approve the contracts.' Eslick added that the conversation is not over. 'I think the budget is going to go through similar to what it is,' he explained. 'In a way, to kind of makeup for it, we will have LPRs on the agenda in the near future. Now, that doesn't mean it's going to pass. It's still going to be a struggle, but if we can just get it before us and start talking about it, I think we can find a way to get the common ground that we need.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
- Yahoo
Murfreesboro LPR technology helps catch suspect in Henry County homicide case
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. (WKRN) — Murfreesboro authorities said license plate recognition technology helped lead to an arrest in a homicide case that stretched more than 100 miles. According to the Henry County Sheriff's Office, hunters discovered a dead woman on the edge of a parking lot along Copper Springs Road in Springville on Saturday, May 10. Officials identified her as 31-year-old Kristiana Shook-Livingston, who was last known to be unhoused in Murfreesboro. Following an investigation by the sheriff's office, the Murfreesboro Police Department, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and the 24th Judicial District Attorney's office, law enforcement said Mark Odom, 54, of Mansfield was identified as the person responsible for Shook-Livingston's death. Woman's body found in Henry County parking lot, authorities investigating as homicide That's when MPD used LPR technology to track Odom's car to a shelter called The Journey Home. 'Crime data analysts were able to use LPR technology to place that suspect's vehicle at The Journey Home in Murfreesboro, and then its return to West Tennessee,' MPD spokesperson Larry Flowers explained. Flowers said LPRs have made a massive difference in keeping Murfreesboro safe. Man charged with homicide after woman's body found in Henry County parking lot 'In 2024, our LPR technology assisted with solving about 200-plus cases. That includes everything from minor traffic accidents to homicides,' Flowers told News 2. According to officials, Odom was taken into custody on Tuesday, May 13 and charged with criminal homicide. He was booked into the Henry County Jail on a $2.5 million bond. Authorities have yet to release any additional details about this investigation, including whether Odom and Shook-Livingston knew each other. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
LPRs not listed in Nashville Mayor's proposed budget
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — For the second year in a row, Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell has not included funding specifically for license plate recognition technology in his proposed budget. Although O'Connell told News 2 he believes there is room in the numbers to include LPRs, not everyone agrees. Two weeks ago, Metro Councilmember for District 26, Courtney Johnston, was eager to see whether O'Connell would fund LPRs in his 2026 budget after no funding for the technology was proposed for the 2025 fiscal year. Highlights from Mayor Freddie O'Connell's State of Metro Address and proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 'That shows you his intent,' Johnston told News 2 on April 18. If he fails to fund, he has no intention of moving forward the contracts.' In his proposed budget, O'Connell set aside $24.7 million dollars for the Metro Nashville Police Department. However, it didn't mention LPRs specifically. O'Connell told News 2 that doesn't necessarily mean the technology is entirely out of the question. 'If we can get our proposed LPR policy framework through the Metro Council, we believe we could fund that initiative,' O'Connell said. 'And I think there would be many different opportunities. You're not going to see a line item in there for it, but I think the capacity is there.' Yet Johnston said she thinks the omission sends a different message. 'The police department asked for $2.8 million in this year's budget in order to fund the LPR program and that is peanuts in a $3.8 billion budget,' Johnston said. 'And I think there's no better way to spend money — taxpayer dollars — than to improve safety.' Johnston added that Metro Council had previously passed an LPR policy. She said the next step is waiting on vendor contracts from the mayor's office. Metro Councilmember for District 32, Joy Styles, was also frustrated to see another year of LPRs not mentioned in the budget. ⏩ 'Representing a district that is majority-minority — I have minority constituents that are begging for it; I have minority business owners that are begging for it,' Styles told News 2. 'To have to explain our mayor is just basically playing games and not valuing what Nashvillians want — it's a horrible place to be put in.' A recent Vanderbilt University poll found more than 80% of Nashville residents polled were for LPRs — as long as there were restrictions on how the data was used. Both Styles and Johnston hope to see amendments to the budget, specifically funding for LPRs, before it passes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Yahoo
Stolen vehicle recovered in Mt. Juliet after driver gives stranger a ride
MT. JULIET, Tenn. (WKRN) — License plate readers in Mt. Juliet helped authorities recover a vehicle that was stolen last month in Nashville. According to the Mt. Juliet Police Department, LPRs alerted officers Tuesday morning to a stolen vehicle as it came into the city near Central Pike and Pleasant Grove Road. Mt. Juliet leaders adopt safety action plan The vehicle, a Kia Soul, was reportedly stolen in Nashville on March 27 after the owner picked up a stranger, who then stole the car. Officers said the quick alert from LPRs helped them to swiftly locate the Kia as it backed into a parking lot near the BioLife building. A 28-year-old man from Nashville was taken into custody without incident and booked into the Wilson County Jail, police said. No additional details were released about the traffic stop on the man who was arrested as a result of it. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
