|
This article has been submitted for speedy deletion according to the Criteria for speedy deletion. |
| This article has been submitted for speedy deletion according to the Criteria for speedy deletion. The reason given was: stop recreation of this If you think this deletion is unwarranted, or have fixed the problem outlined above, please leave a note on the talk page. |
Published October 16, 2025
Location: New Jersey, United States
Source: Court order and multiple news reports
Karem Tadros, a New Jersey–based entrepreneur, was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers on June 16, 2025. According to Tadros, the agents informed him there was an “administrative issue” that needed resolution, which they cited as justification for the arrest.
Family members present said ICE agents initially refused to show a warrant. One officer allegedly remarked that it was “not legally required” at that stage, warning that any interference would be unlawful. Tadros recalled that the agents’ demeanor was calm and non-confrontational, though he later described their conduct as “unusual” given that he was not immediately handcuffed.
Detention and Warrant
[edit]
Tadros said that after several hours at an ICE holding facility, he was told he would be detained. A warrant was eventually shown to him during transfer to the Elizabeth Detention Center. The document, signed by a supervising officer, reportedly cited “probable cause to deport Karem Tadros” and mentioned “voluntary deportation,” which Tadros insists he never agreed to.
He described the incident as “fabricated,” recalling that he told the lead officer, “You’ll see my case on the news — maybe even in a movie — because I’ve already served my time, and a previous court order declared me free.”
During a subsequent family visit, Tadros discovered that his legal counsel’s firm was also handling the case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, another well-known immigration matter. His attorneys then filed a Writ of Habeas Corpus, asserting that his detention lacked lawful grounds.
A federal immigration judge ruled in Tadros’ favor, referencing Zadvydas v. Davis, 533 U.S. 678 (2001), and 8 U.S.C. § 1231(a)(1)(C). The ruling stated:
> “The continued detention of Petitioner is unlawful under Zadvydas v. Davis, 533 U.S. 678 (2001), and 8 U.S.C. § 1231(a)(1)(C).”
Release and Ongoing Developments
[edit]
Tadros was released shortly after the decision. His legal team announced plans to challenge the underlying deportation order and seek further review.
In statements shared on social media, Tadros called the timing of his case’s visibility “divine,” citing national coverage that followed his release. The presiding judge reportedly praised his record of “perfect compliance,” which Tadros attributed to never having been under formal ICE supervision prior to the incident.
As of October 2025, Tadros’ attorneys have filed a petition requesting ICE to amend its supervision order, and a formal response is pending.
- Habeas Dockets – Karem Tadros Case — U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review, June 2025
- Ted Goldberg. Belleville Man Still Under Deportation Threat After Release — PBS / NJ Spotlight News, June 19, 2025
- Mandy Taheri. Man Who Came to US as Young Child Faces Deportation After Over 30 Years — Newsweek, June 20, 2025
- Ana Cabrera. Immigration Lawyer on Concerns of ICE Deportations — MSNBC, June 20, 2025
- Immigration Lawyer Concerns on ICE Deportations — Yahoo News, June 20, 2025
- Kevin Shea. Judge Halts Deportation of 30-Year NJ Resident to Country He Isn’t From — NJ.com, June 20, 2025
- Public docket, U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review (June 2025). Order citing Zadvydas v. Davis, 533 U.S. 678, 688 (2001), and 8 U.S.C. § 1231(a)(1)(C).
