The government’s attempt to remove the North Carolina special-needs teacher centers on a seven-month trip to India in 2022. Federal officials argue the extended absence constitutes an abandonment of residency, a claim her legal team vehemently denies. According to her attorney, Helen Parsonage, Vasamsetty’s stay was prolonged by a critical illness in her family and her own battle with COVID-19. During that period, she continued to finalize the purchase of a home in the United States, which her lawyers cite as clear evidence of her intent to remain a permanent resident.
Following the dismissal of the removal proceedings on May 19 by an immigration judge due to the Department of Homeland Security's failure to meet evidentiary deadlines, Vasamsetty resumed her scheduled ICE check-ins. Her detention on August 11 has prompted an emergency habeas corpus petition. While federal authorities have yet to concede the detention's illegality, a court order now mandates an explanation for her continued confinement. Beyond the legal battle, family and friends have expressed concern for her health, noting that the grandmother is severely diabetic and requires consistent medical monitoring.
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