史丹頓眾議員新春作客華人家庭 談移民改革並祝賀Kelly Yu重返社區 Rep. Greg Stanton Visits Local Chinese Family for Lunar New Year, Celebrates Kelly Yu’s Return Home

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亞利桑那州第四選區國會眾議員 Rep. Greg Stanton（史丹頓）（右）

（本報訊） 2026年2月22日農曆新年期間，亞利桑那州第四選區國會眾議員 Greg Stanton （史丹頓）應邀到譚華參茸行（Tan Hua Inc）東主Rongchan Tan （Fanny）家中作客，並與亞利桑那州壹週報記者胡珊一同享用簡單午餐，體驗中國農曆新年的節慶氣氛。

國會眾議員 Rep. Greg Stanton 史丹頓（左）與譚華參茸行Tan Hua Inc 東主Rongchan Tan (Fanny)（右）合照

當日Fanny特別準備了年糕、花生、糖果及多款新年小吃，寓意「步步高升」、「甜甜蜜蜜」，並親自下廚準備午餐款待。史丹頓表示，非常珍惜能走進華人家庭，近距離感受中國新年的傳統文化與團圓意義。

席間，史丹頓談到近日最令他感到欣慰的一件事：長期關注的華人餐飲業者Kelly Yu終於在被移民及海關執法局（ICE）拘留超過八個月後，重返家人身邊。他在Facebook發文寫道：「Welcome home, Kelly Yu! After 8+ months in ICE detention, she’s back where she belongs: running her West Valley restaurants with her family.」他形容這一刻「意義重大」。

國會眾議員 Rep. Greg Stanton 史丹頓（左）與Kelly Yu（右）合照

Kelly Yu為西谷（West Valley）餐廳經營者，長期積極參與社區公益，曾捐贈餐食予有需要人士，並支持當地學校與執法機構。然而，她因移民身份問題自2025年5月底起被關押於Eloy拘留中心。史丹頓曾親自前往位於亞利桑那州Eloy的拘留設施，要求探視並監督設施狀況，但當時遭拒絕入內。他其後公開表示，有關限制與聯邦法律精神相違背，並向國土安全部及相關委員會提出書面抗議。

在過去數月中，史丹頓多次公開呼籲釋放Kelly Yu，強調她「不是罪犯，而是一位母親、妻子與小企業主，是社區重要的一份子」。他指出，政府原本承諾將重點放在遣返暴力罪犯，但現行政策卻出現「大規模、無差別遣返」的情況，對社區與經濟造成衝擊。

在Fanny家中，史丹頓再次向媒體表示，他相信美國需要「更聰明」（smarter）的移民改革，而非全面性的大規模遣返政策。他說：「重點應該放在暴力罪犯，而不是像Kelly這樣在美國二十多年來提供就業機會、支持本地組織、並捐助執法單位的社區領袖。她正在做我們希望每一位在美國生活的人所做的事。」

史丹頓認為，Kelly Yu的個案顯示現行移民制度在某些情況下「傷害了美國利益，而不是幫助」。對於像她這樣長期扎根社區的人士，他主張應該在不必面臨被拘留風險的情況下，完成合法移民程序，並擁有一條清晰、可行的入籍途徑（path to citizenship）。

談到Kelly Yu已順利返家，史丹頓面露笑容地表示：「看到她回到家人與餐廳，是一個令人感動的時刻。」他強調，自己將持續推動全面性的移民制度改革，確保政策既維護國家安全，也兼顧人道與社區利益。

Rep. Greg Stanton Visits Local Chinese Family for Lunar New Year, Celebrates Kelly Yu’s Return Home

On February 22, 2026, during the Lunar New Year holiday, Greg Stanton, representative of Arizona’s 4th Congressional District, was invited to the home of Rongchan Tan (Fanny), owner of 譚華參茸行（Tan Hua Inc）. He shared a simple lunch with reporter Hu Shan from Next Weekly Chinese Media, experiencing the festive atmosphere of the Chinese Lunar New Year.

Fanny thoughtfully prepared traditional New Year treats including rice cake, peanuts, candies, and assorted holiday snacks symbolizing “rising higher each year” and “sweetness and prosperity.” She also cooked a homemade lunch for the occasion. Rep. Stanton said he appreciated the opportunity to visit a Chinese American household and experience firsthand the cultural traditions and meaning of reunion during the Lunar New Year.

Photo courtesy of Greg Stanton’s Facebook page

During the visit, Stanton spoke about what he described as one of the most encouraging developments in recent months: the return of local restaurant owner Kelly Yu, whom he had closely supported throughout her immigration case. After being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for more than eight months, Yu has now been reunited with her family. In a recent Facebook post, Stanton wrote: “Welcome home, Kelly Yu! After 8+ months in ICE detention, she’s back where she belongs: running her West Valley restaurants with her family.”

Kelly Yu, a West Valley restaurant owner, has long been active in community service, donating meals to those in need and supporting local schools and law enforcement organizations. She had been detained at the Eloy detention facility since late May 2025 due to immigration status issues. Stanton previously traveled to the facility in Eloy, Arizona, seeking to check on her well being and review conditions there, but was denied entry. He later stated publicly that the restriction conflicted with the spirit of federal law and formally raised concerns with the Department of Homeland Security and relevant congressional committees.

Over the past several months, Stanton repeatedly called for Yu’s release, emphasizing that she “is not a criminal, but a mother, a wife, and a small business owner.” He noted that while federal officials had pledged to prioritize the deportation of violent criminals, current enforcement practices have at times resulted in broader, sweeping actions that affect long standing community members and local businesses.

Speaking again at Fanny’s home, Stanton told reporters that the United States needs “smarter” immigration reform rather than broad, mass deportation policies. “The focus should be on violent criminals, not on someone like Kelly, a community leader who has created jobs, supported local organizations, and donated to law enforcement during her two decades in this country. She’s doing all the things we would want somebody in the United States to do,” he said.

Stanton added that Yu’s case illustrates how aspects of the current immigration system can sometimes work against, rather than advance, the country’s interests. For individuals like Yu who have deep community ties, he believes there should be a way to go through the legal immigration process without the constant risk of detention, along with a clear and workable path to citizenship.

Reflecting on Yu’s return home, Stanton said with a smile, “Seeing her back with her family and at her restaurant is truly moving.” He emphasized that he will continue advocating for comprehensive immigration reform that both protects national security and recognizes humanitarian and community considerations.

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