Meenu Batra, a 53-year-old Punjabi woman who has lived in the United States for over three decades, was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on March 17 at Valley International Airport in Texas. She was traveling to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for an immigration court assignment. Currently held at the El Valle Detention Center in Raymondville, Texas, Batra has faced significant challenges during her detention, including claims of being held for nearly 24 hours without food or water. Her attorneys report that she has received inconsistent medical care, having developed a respiratory illness while in custody. Batra, who has worked as a licensed interpreter for over 20 years, has a complicated immigration history, with a removal order dating back to 2000. However, she has withholding of removal status, which prevents her deportation to India due to fears of persecution. Her youngest son, a recent member of the US Army, has filed a humanitarian parole request to secure her release. The US District Court has mandated the Department of Homeland Security to respond to the petition by April 21.