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South Jersey business owner released from ICE custody
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Emine Emanet and her husband, Celal Emanet, were swept up by ICE agents in February
A South Jersey business owner detained by federal immigration authorities two weeks ago has been reunited with her family. Emine Emanet walked free from the Elizabeth Detention Center on Wednesday, after a judge this week ruled she could be released on a $7,500 bond. Her husband, oldest son, and friends met her in the parking lot with hugs and bouquets of flowers.
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South Jersey business owner released from ICE custody
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A South Jersey business owner detained by federal immigration authorities two weeks ago has been reunited with her family. Emine Emanet walked free from the Elizabeth Detention Center on Wednesday, after a judge this week ruled she could be released on a $7,500 bond. Her husband, oldest son, and friends met her in the parking lot with hugs and bouquets of flowers.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipAlso tonight, a South Jersey business owner detained by Ice has been reunited with her family.
Emine Emanet walked free from the Elizabeth Detention Center on Wednesday, two weeks after she and her husband were arrested by federal immigration agents.
A judge this week ruled she could be released on a $7,500 bond.
Her husband and oldest son, along with friends, were there waiting in the parking lot when she walked out with hugs and bouquets of flowers.
The couple was swept up by ICE in February while working at the restaurant they've owned and had in township for the last five years.
The husband, Celal Emanet, was released that day with an ankle monitor to care for one of their children, but a meeting was held.
The family came to the U.S. legally from Turkey in 2008 on an R-1 visa.
They say they applied for a green card before the visa expired, but their immigration status has been pending since 2016.
Their case outraged their South Jersey community.
Neighbors even started a GoFundMe to support their legal fight, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Amin Eminent told reporters Wednesday the family will reopen their Jersey Kebab restaurant after she spends time with her kids and grandkids.
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