Shackled, transferred, mocked: woman, 23, says she gave in to deportation after ‘humiliating’ ICE detention
Ana María, a 23-year-old woman, experienced a traumatic detention by ICE that led her to agree to deportation back to her home country. Initially living happily in the US with an open asylum case, her situation deteriorated after her arrest, where she faced inhumane treatment. After months of being shuttled between detention centers, she chose to return home rather than endure further humiliation.
- ▪Ana María was detained by ICE despite having an open asylum case in the US.
- ▪She experienced severe mistreatment during her detention, including being shackled and moved between facilities.
- ▪Fearing for her safety amid anti-immigration crackdowns, she and her boyfriend attempted to seek asylum in Canada but were separated, leading to her deportation.
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Ana María had such a horrendous experience after her ICE arrest that she agreed to be deported back to her native country in South America. Illustration: Guardian Design / Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenAna María had such a horrendous experience after her ICE arrest that she agreed to be deported back to her native country in South America. Illustration: Guardian Design / Getty ImagesICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement)Shackled, transferred, mocked: woman, 23, says she gave in to deportation after ‘humiliating’ ICE detentionExclusive: Ana María was happy working in the US with an open asylum case.
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