A Korean American Lyme disease researcher, Kim, was detained for a week at San Francisco International Airport after arriving on a connecting flight from South Korea. Immigration authorities have not clarified the reason for his detention, with supporters indicating it may be linked to a past misdemeanor marijuana possession charge. Advocates argue that this case emphasizes the urgent need for accountability in federal detention practices, highlighting the negative impact on critical scientific research related to Lyme disease. Kim's situation reflects an increase in immigration enforcement under the Trump administration, resulting in a heightened risk for lawful permanent residents traveling abroad.
Kim's detention as a Lyme disease researcher spotlights the urgent need for accountability and transparency in federal detention practices, especially for those who call America home.
Lee described Kim's situation as a double whammy, as travel restrictions inhibit crucial scientific research on vaccines for diseases, impacting millions.
The case signifies a broader trend, where lawful permanent residents are increasingly at risk of detention, as immigration enforcement escalates under current administration policies.
Since Trump took office, ICE arrests in the San Francisco area have increased by 70% from the last months of the Biden administration, affecting immigrant communities.
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