A Utah man detained by ICE agents during his final green card interview is now the subject of serious allegations that his attorney denies.
In a post on X, the Department of Homeland Security claimed Jair Celis was a child abuser.
Celis’ attorney says the agency is referring to an incident that occurred when both Celis and his then-girlfriend were under 18. Immigration attorney Adam Crayk said the young couple had a consensual relationship and that the matter was resolved in juvenile court.
Crayk insists juvenile proceedings are sealed and cannot be disclosed publicly, especially not on social media.
“A kid from Utah, who's now 29, has been married, has a wife, child, doing everything the right way, has had the government commit libel because they've gone to something and used juvenile

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