Who is Pritesh Walia? Indian Jazz artist detained and released by ICE after 14 days in custody
Indian Jazz musician Pritesh Walia was detained for 14 days at Adelanto ICE Processing Center in California. He was later released on bond as he shared on Instagram.
Indian jazz artist Pritesh Walia, originally from New Delhi, was detained and released by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after spending 14 days in custody. Walia was apprehended on August 2, 2023, upon his return to Los Angeles, and was subsequently taken to the Adelanto ICE Processing Center in California. In an Instagram update, Walia expressed gratitude towards his family, girlfriend, lawyer, and the jazz and music community for their support during his challenging experience.
He emphasized the importance of kindness and the encouragement he received from the music community, which helped him maintain hope during his time in detention. Walia, who studied at the Musicians Institute, Berklee College of Music, and the New England Conservatory, currently has over 56,000 followers on Instagram. The musician's visa status and the outcome of his case remain undisclosed, as no official statement from ICE has been issued regarding his detention.
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