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55 Canadians in immigration-related detention in the U.S.: Global Affairs
- As of June 27, 2025, Global Affairs Canada reported that there are about 55 Canadians currently held in custody by U.S. immigration authorities.
- This detention level follows increased U.S. immigration enforcement after executive orders earlier this year aiming for the largest deportation operation in history.
- Two Canadians, Cynthia Olivera and Paula Callejas, have been in ICE custody following arrests related to immigration interviews and misdemeanor charges, respectively.
- Olivera’s husband described their immigration interview as a trap and expressed readiness to hire an ICE agent to accompany her to Canada, while relatives reported difficult conditions in detention.
- The situation has caused distress among families and drawn attention to detention conditions and the difficulties in obtaining information about their detained relatives.
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Canadians in ICE detention centres left in legal limbo as families try to secure release
Relatives of Canadians detained by ICE in the U.S. say they're furious and frustrated by the treatment of their loved ones and the battles they're having to fight for even the most basic information.
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