Porsha Williams’ Ex Simon Guobadia Detained by ICE Amid Deportation Crackdown

Simon Guobadia, the estranged husband of Porsha Williams, has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) amid ongoing mass deportations under President Trump’s administration. Guobadia, a Nigerian native, is currently held at the Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia.

Guobadia’s immigration history includes multiple instances of overstaying visas and legal issues. He first arrived in the U.S. in 1982, overstayed his visa, and was deemed deportable by 1985. After returning in 1986 and overstaying a work visa, he was arrested in 1987 for bank and credit card fraud, leading to his deportation in 1992. Despite these events, he re-entered the U.S. a month later. In 2016, his application for naturalization was denied, and he has faced repeated denials of U.S. residency.

Porsha Williams, known for her role on “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” addressed the situation on Instagram, expressing concern for her estranged husband.

This incident occurs during a period of intensified immigration enforcement. The Trump administration has prioritized mass deportations, leading to significant operational changes within ICE. Recently, nearly 200 Venezuelan migrants were deported from Guantanamo Bay to Venezuela. Additionally, the acting director of ICE was reassigned due to frustrations over the pace of deportations.

The administration’s aggressive stance on immigration has sparked debates about the societal and financial implications of mass deportations. Critics argue that such policies are costly and may have adverse effects on communities and the economy.