SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Deportation proceedings have been dropped against John Shin, the 37-year-old professional violinist who was detained by ICE on his wife's birthday.

John Shin was travelling for work in Colorado Springs when he was detained by ICE on August 20, on his wife's birthday. He spent almost two weeks in the Aurora, Colorado, ICE detention center.

According to Attorney Adam Crayk, who has been working with Shin since he was detained, ICE had arrested Shin because of an impaired driving charge from several years prior.

Shin reunites with his family after being released from ICE custody. (Courtesy: Efren de gala)

“It looks like John, back in 2019, was charged with a DUI, but ultimately resolved his case in 2020 with an impaired driver [charge],” Crayk said. “He has success

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