Meenu Batra
Coverage of Meenu Batra in the Nexus archive.
- Texas courtroom translator released from ICE speaks out: "Constantly watching over my shoulder"
Meenu Batra, a Texas courtroom translator, was released from ICE custody after six weeks. Batra had worked legally in the U.S. for decades and spoke exclusively with Shanelle Kaul. The release came after a period of uncertainty for Batra.
- Texas mom says "no one is safe" after she spent 6 weeks in ICE custody
Meenu Batra, a Texas mom, was detained by ICE for 6 weeks despite living and working legally in the U.S. She shared her experience with CBS News. Batra's detention has raised concerns about safety and immigration policies.
- Mother of 4 released by ICE speaks out: "No one is safe"
Meenu Batra, a certified court interpreter, was released by ICE after spending over six weeks in custody and is now speaking out. She has over 20 years of experience as a court interpreter. Batra's release comes after her detention sparked concerns about safety.
- Texas mother of 4 released from ICE custody after more than a month in detention
Meenu Batra, a single mother of four U.S. citizen adults, was detained by ICE for over a month before her release. She was arrested during a work trip on March 17.
- Texas immigration court interpreter detained by ICE says ‘they want to make me disappear’
Meenu Batra, Texas's only licensed Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu immigration court interpreter, was detained by ICE and fears deportation to a country she has never been to. She claims she was treated 'like a criminal' and has served as an interpreter for hundreds in immigration court.
- Woman detained by ICE says she's worked legally in U.S. for decades
Meenu Batra, a 35-year U.S. resident and courtroom interpreter, was detained by ICE despite claiming she has lived and worked legally in the country. Batra, a mother of four, and her lawyers assert her legal status, but she remains detained. The case was highlighted in an exclusive interview with CBS News.