Man with 'Pending' Green Card Application Detained by ICE Following Car Crash

Oladipo Oyeneyin, a Nigerian native residing in the U.S. for over 15 years with a green card application under review, was recently apprehended by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following a car accident, as reported by an online fundraising page. This incident occurs within the broader context of heightened immigration enforcement during the Trump administration, promising the largest deportation effort in U.S. history. The ongoing crackdown extends to both undocumented and legally documented immigrants—a population that includes individuals with green cards or visas, along with those with criminal records. Oyeneyin's detention after the accident, which he was not responsible for, led to charges of hit-and-run and evading arrest. Additionally, it was mentioned that he faced issues with his former immigration attorney, resulting in delays for his case. Following these events, he has been placed in ICE custody in a processing center in Texas. Despite these challenges, a GoFundMe campaign was set up to support Oyeneyin, describing him as a hardworking individual seeking the opportunity to clear his name and continue his life in the U.S. The Department of Homeland Security spokesperson emphasized the agency's commitment to arresting and deporting criminal illegal aliens. Looking ahead, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued its September 2025 visa bulletin, containing updates for various visa categories, amidst a backlog of 11.3 million pending applications.