Congressman Jim Costa calls for answers from ICE on detaining Pismo's manager

More than 63 days and counting, Sam "Psalm" Behpoor has been in ICE detention since June 23.

And this week, Congressman Jim Costa joined in on the quest for answers to Sam's detainment, as Costa took a trip to the facility in Bakersfield.

"And they would not let me see him, I was very frustrated. Because we had been making arrangements for two weeks," explains Congressman Costa.

"They took him to an interview yesterday morning, I think personally, to make sure he wasn't there when I was there," he continues.

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The 42 year-old Pismo's manager came to the United States at just three years old.

He had recently filed paperwork to reinstate his green card.

His record, mostly clean, with the exception of a non-aggravated burglary over twenty years ago, when he was 18, which is currently not considered a deportable felony.

Sam was looking forward to the Congressman's visit.

Not being able to meet with him has left him with more questions than answers.

"What kind of policies or rules do they have that I can't see a congressman that is willing to see me? I don't understand why it doesn't add up in my mind. It's not like someone just came from fresno to see me, there are visiting hours for that. If my attorney showed up they would have let me see him so why not the congressman and his team?" expresses Sam.

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Through the unknown, Sam's wife and his three year old son are home waiting for his return.

They say the congressman's support has not gone unnoticed.

"I appreciate everything that he is doing, and I appreciate the Fresno community as well for their prayers and love too," says Lera Mirakyan, Sam's Wife.

Lera continues to express, "It's been difficult. I want him back. I need my husband back."

While Sam pleads, "Please, please send me back home to my family, please."

The congressman and Sam's family say they will continue pushing for answers until his release.

Costa did mention he would like more information on how many people detained are actually criminals.

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