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‘American Pie’ actress says she was detained by ICE while trying to renew her work visa: ‘I have never in my life seen anything so inhumane’ (variety.com)

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Summary

"American Pie" actress Jasmine Mooney, a Canadian citizen, was detained by ICE while attempting to renew her work visa at the U.S.-Mexico border on March 3.

She described the experience as a "deeply disturbing psychological experiment," including sleeping on a mat with "aluminum foil wrapped over my body like a dead body," being transported in chains, and receiving inedible food.

Officials allegedly told her she was "unprofessional because I didn't have a proper letterhead" on her paperwork.

After her release, Mooney credited media attention and her support network for securing her freedom.

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[–] Frenchys_prospecting@aussie.zone 6 points 3 weeks ago

Insanity that they treat ANYONE like that.

If they knew she was being honest then imagine what they do to actual immigrants.

[–] psud@aussie.zone 2 points 3 weeks ago

I wonder if she would have been treated differently if she had flown to BC and entered on the northern border