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In Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, five legal permanent residents from the Bhutanese refugee community have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). According to county officials, these individuals, who are long-time members of the community, have been transferred to out-of-state detention centers.
The detentions have sparked concerns among local leaders, who are set to hold a press conference on Tuesday (March 18) at the State Capitol to address the issue. The officials will call for transparency and urge state and federal leaders to protect all residents of Pennsylvania, especially those living legally in the state.
Dauphin County is home to a significant Bhutanese Nepali population, with the Harrisburg-Carlisle area hosting an estimated 47,000 individuals. The community leader, Tilak Niroula, and other elected officials will be present at the press conference to discuss the situation and advocate for the rights of these legal residents.
The detentions have raised questions about the treatment of legal immigrants and the potential impact on the Bhutanese community in the region. As the story develops, more information is expected to be released during the press conference.