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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, a Tunisian musician with a decade in the U.S., was detained during immigration raids affecting hundreds in Southern California, sparking protests and legal efforts for his release.

  • 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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A Tunisian musician was detained in LA after living in US for a decade. His doctor wife speaks out

Federal immigration agents detained a Tunisian man in Southern California who had a pending green card application.

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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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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Friday, August 1, 2025.
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