ICE Detains Asylum Seeker After Hearing: Wife's Plea Highlights Immigration Controversy

ICE Detains Asylum Seeker Outside San Francisco Courthouse: Wife Pleads for Help Amidst Legal Battle and Growing Controversy San Francisco, CA – May 29, 2025 – A disturbing incident unfolded outside the San Francisco Immigration Court last week, highlighting the ongoing debate surrounding ICE practices. Angelo, an asylum seeker from Colombia, was detained by ICE agents immediately after his asylum hearing. His wife, Shayln Ordaz, a US citizen, witnessed the arrest and shared her emotional ordeal with NBC Bay Area. "As soon as we walked out, there were five or six ICE agents waiting. They grabbed him, then one of them grabbed me, and they pulled us apart. My husband is not a criminal!" she said, visibly distraught. The incident sparked outrage, with San Francisco City Attorney David Chiu condemning ICE's actions. "What the Trump administration is doing shocks the conscience. It's illegal, unconstitutional, and immoral," Chiu stated, noting his office's involvement in multiple lawsuits against ICE. He further emphasized that ICE is "weaponizing the court," forcing asylum seekers to choose between skipping hearings and risking deportation or attending and facing arrest. The video report from NBC Bay Area underscores a broader trend of increased deportations under the current administration. ICE data reveals a 29% increase in deportations in April 2025 compared to the previous year. A White House spokesperson defended the actions, claiming President Trump is fulfilling his promise to remove illegal aliens from the US, and that Americans are hugely supportive. However, protests outside the immigration court demonstrate significant public opposition to these tactics. Shayln Ordaz's plea for help, combined with the legal and political ramifications of Angelo's case, underscores the complexities and human cost of immigration enforcement in the US. The couple’s story serves as a poignant example of the challenges faced by asylum seekers and their families.