ICE holds man with stage 4 cancer in detention despite permanent US residency
ICE spokesperson says Loreto Javar failed to disclose criminal conviction in Philippines when he applied for visa
TL;DR
- Loreto Javar, a 76-year-old permanent US resident, is detained by ICE in Tacoma, Washington.
- Javar has stage four prostate cancer and his treatment has been interrupted since his detention.
- ICE detained Javar during his US citizenship interview, citing an alleged failure to disclose a criminal conviction from the 1970s in the Philippines.
- Javar's daughter states he has no criminal history in the US and has always followed the rules.
- Concerns are raised about the delays in meal delivery at the detention center, impacting Javar's medication schedule.
- An online petition calls for Javar's release, highlighting missed oncology appointments and a newly developed blood clot.
- The petition also criticizes the Philippine consulate for failing to provide promised support.