A Santa Cruz woman and local resident of 30 years has been apprehended by federal authorities after a trip abroad despite holding a valid, permanent green card.

Cliona Ward was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection earlier this week and has not been in contact with her family since, they said.

A Santa Cruz woman who is a permanent resident is currently in a legal limbo. Cliona Ward, 54, was recently detained by the U ...