A Tunisian musician was detained in LA after living in US for a decade. His doctor wife speaks out
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUG 2 – Othmane, who overstayed his visa despite a dismissed deportation order, was detained amid a crackdown that has arrested hundreds in Southern California, sparking protests and legal efforts.
- A Tunisian musician was detained by US immigration authorities in Los Angeles after living in the country for a decade and overstaying his visa, despite having a pending green card application after marrying an American doctor in 2025.
- His wife reported that he was held in inhumane conditions and denied basic necessities such as bedding, toiletries, and privacy.
- Immigration advocates and fellow musicians held a rally outside the detention facility, performing music as an 'act of resistance' in support of the detainee.
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The case of a Tunisian musician, Rami Othmane, arrested by ICE agents in California has aroused concern among migrant rights defenders.The arrest occurred when the man was driving through the city of Pasadena. According to AP, the man of African origin had an application procedure of Green Card when the event occurred, something that was ignored by the migration agents. Detained while driving and with migration procedures in progress According t…
Dr. Wafaa Alrashid noted that fewer of her patients were attending her appointments at the hospital in the Los Angeles area where she works, as migration raids spread fear among the Hispanic population she attends.
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