Stage 4 Cancer Patient and Legal US Resident Detained
Seventy-six-year-old legal US resident Loreto Javar was detained by federal officers during a citizenship interview and held at a center in Tacoma.
Loreto Javar, a 76-year-old Philippine national who is a lawful US resident and is battling stage 4 prostate cancer, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during a citizenship interview.
Detention During Citizenship Interview
Loreto Javar was taken into federal immigration custody during a US citizenship interview conducted in Tukwila, Washington. Javar, a retired hotel worker, has lived in the United States since 1995 along with his wife and daughter.
Past Incident and Rationale
According to court documents, federal authorities claim that Javar was involved in an incident in the Philippines in the 1970s that resulted in a person's death. At the time of his arrest in June, Javar stated that he had been released after serving nearly three years in prison in the Philippines.
Health Status and Treatment Disruptions
Javar, who was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer in January and requires regular medication, has reportedly experienced delays in receiving meals at the detention center. His family and supporters state that this situation negatively impacts his medication schedule and cancer treatment.