HAGERSTOWN, Md. (DC News Now) -- A Hagerstown small business owner and a refugee from Vietnam is now in the hands of ICE, and the local community is rallying for her return.

The rally was held outside her business, with 200 people turning out to support Melissa Tran, who left Vietnam at age 11. She owns a nail salon in Hagerstown's north end with her husband.

ICE took her into custody a few weeks ago.

Her son Jackson Hoang, who just graduated at the top of his class from North Hagerstown High, said the rally gave him "hope and support."

"Seeing the community turn out for my mom means a lot to me and my family," he said.

When Tran was 18, she was charged with stealing a check. Her friends said she was coerced at the time by her boyfriend.

Family friend, Tina Nash, said Melissa was dil

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