California Nurse and Professor Detained by ICE, Lawmaker Calls for Release
A nurse and professor from Lodi, California, identified as Ann Lawani, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on September 16. A California congressman is now calling for her release.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, November 10, 2026 —
Ann Lawani, a nurse and professor residing in Lodi, California, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on September 16. Specific details regarding the circumstances leading to her detention were not immediately available.
Following her detainment, a congressman representing California has publicly called for Lawani’s release. The name of the congressman involved in this call was not provided in the available information. Further details about the specific actions taken by the congressman or any response from ICE were also not disclosed.
Information regarding the specific reasons for Lawani’s detention, her immigration status, or the outcome of the congressman’s call for her release has not been made public. The situation remains under review, with further developments pending.
Story summarized from the original created by Brett Stover on fox40.com, see more information here.
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