Immigration judge grants $7,500 bond to detained North Carolina grandmother
An immigration judge has granted a $7,500 bond for Venkata Vasamsetty, a detained grandmother, while her case continues.
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Aug 25, 2026, 1:36 p.m. ETFirst report
Detained North Carolina grandmother granted $7,500 bond by immigration judge
An immigration judge has granted a $7,500 bond for Venkata Vasamsetty, a grandmother and teacher from North Carolina who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to ABC11. The bond was granted while her administrative case continues.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) argues that Vasamsetty abandoned her permanent residency through extended time outside the United States, ABC11 reported. The case is an administrative proceeding, and the document type is a Notice.
The case remains open and developing, according to ABC11.
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