The article details the experience of Madonna Cristobal and her aunt, Lewelyn Dixon, who was detained upon returning to the U.S. after a trip to the Philippines. Despite being a lawful permanent resident for 50 years, Dixon's past felony conviction for embezzlement led to her detention. Immigration authorities' increased enforcement creates uncertainty for travelers with valid documentation, prompting concerns from legal experts about the lack of clarity and consistency in immigration policies under the current administration, affecting both citizens and lawful residents alike.
Cristobal's aunt, Lewelyn Dixon, had been detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection despite being a lawful permanent resident for 50 years.
Now, any past infraction can loom large as immigration authorities ramp up enforcement at airports and border crossings.
There is a lack of consistency in immigration enforcement, with authorities seeking any reason to prevent reentry into the U.S.
The shift to maximum enforcement increasingly complicates travel for lawful residents, as highlighted by Dixon's detention.
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