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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Erin Keller

Texas man returns from honeymoon alone after wife is arrested by ICE in US Virgin Islands

A recently-married Texas couple has spent over 120 days apart after the bride was detained by ICE during their honeymoon in the US Virgin Islands.

Taahir Shaikh of Arlington says his wife, Ward Sakeik, was detained by ICE in February in St. Thomas, despite having a pending green card application and documentation of her stateless status.

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