Palestinian Woman from New Jersey Released After Year-Long ICE Detention

A Palestinian woman from Paterson, New Jersey is speaking out after being released from immigration detention following more than 12 months in federal custody.

Leqaa Kordia, a young woman who had been held at an ICE facility in Texas, is now telling her story in her own voice after gaining her freedom. Immigration and Customs Enforcement had detained her for over a year before her recent release.

The case highlights ongoing issues surrounding immigration detention and the experiences of individuals held in federal custody for extended periods.