"Tania Warner stated that a judge decided she and her daughter were not a flight risk, although she has been fitted with an ankle monitor. Her immigration lawyer argued that her documents were filed correctly, allowing her to extend her time in the US."
"Edward Warner expressed relief at having his family home, describing the day as a whirlwind. He provided evidence of his wife's valid employment authorization card, which contradicts ICE's claim that she overstayed her visa."
"Warner described the treatment of her and her daughter in detention as horrific, noting that at the Rio Grande facility, no beds were provided, forcing detainees to sleep on the floor."
Tania Warner and her daughter Ayla were detained by ICE for nearly three weeks before being released on a $9,500 bond. They are Canadian citizens living in the US. A judge ruled they were not a flight risk, but Warner is fitted with an ankle monitor. They will face hearings regarding their immigration status. Warner claims her paperwork is up-to-date and that their detention was arbitrary. They were initially detained at a checkpoint while returning home from a baby shower, and their treatment in detention was described as horrific.
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