ICE Green Card Shock: Studio City Wife Detained! What REALLY Happened?
A Studio City business owner is desperately seeking answers after his wife was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following what she believed was a routine immigration appointment. Hooshang Aghdassi says his wife, Sharareh Moghadam, has been held for nearly a month, leaving him and the community in distress.
According to Aghdassi, Sharareh Moghadam, a green card holder, was taken into custody after attending an in-person immigration meeting, a step she believed would lead to her citizenship ceremony. Instead, she was transferred to a detention center in Phoenix, Arizona. Aghdassi insists his wife entered the country legally and has no criminal record. "She had a green card and passed the exam for citizenship and was waiting for the ceremony," he stated. "She is not a bank robber or thief or criminal." Aghdassi believes a recent trip to Iran triggered her detention.
However, ICE disputes Aghdassi's claims. In a statement, ICE asserts that Moghaddam has a documented criminal history dating back to 2015. They allege she entered the United States in 2014 and obtained lawful status in 2016. Furthermore, ICE claims Moghaddam was convicted of two separate theft offenses between August 2015 and May 9, 2019, demonstrating a disregard for U.S. laws.
This conflicting information has fueled community concern and raised questions about the circumstances surrounding Moghadam's detention. The case highlights the complexities of immigration law and the potential for misunderstandings or misinterpretations. The situation remains fluid, and further investigation is needed to clarify the facts and determine the next steps in Moghadam's case.
Community Rallies in Support
Despite ICE's allegations, many members of the Studio City community are rallying behind Aghdassi and his wife, questioning the timing and severity of the detention.
What's Next?
The case is ongoing, and legal experts are weighing in on the potential legal avenues available to Moghadam. The focus remains on ensuring a fair and transparent process and clarifying the discrepancies between Aghdassi's account and ICE's claims.