South Jersey Restaurant Reopens After Owners' Arrest By ICE Sparks Community Outpouring

CBS Philadelphia

March 31, 2025

A South Jersey family restaurant marked its return Sunday with a free Eid al-Fitr feast for the community, just over a month after its owners were arrested by ICE agents.

Jersey Kebab, a beloved Turkish restaurant on Haddon Avenue in Haddon Township, will officially reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday. But on Sunday, hundreds of customers lined up for a complimentary spread of kebabs, rice and other traditional dishes to celebrate the Islamic holiday of Eid.

Owners Emine and Celal Emanet were able to serve customers for the first time in weeks. The couple was arrested by ICE agents at their restaurant on Feb. 25. The couple emigrated from Turkey in 2008 on a religious visa, and their green card applications are still pending.

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