Summary
A Canadian woman, Tania Warner, and her 7-year-old autistic daughter, Ayla, are being held at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center in Texas. They were detained after reaching an immigration checkpoint while traveling with Tania's American husband. Concerns have been raised about their detention and the conditions at the facility where they are being held.
Key Facts
- Tania Warner and her daughter were detained by ICE in Texas.
- They were stopped at an immigration checkpoint while traveling with Tania's American husband, Edward Warner.
- Tania has been living in the U.S. for five years and had a work permit.
- ICE stated work permits do not grant legal status to stay in the U.S.
- Tania’s application for legal status was previously denied.
- Ayla, Tania's daughter, has autism and is reportedly struggling with detention conditions.
- Democratic lawmakers have expressed concern over conditions at the detention facility.
- Tania and her daughter were initially taken to a Rio Grande facility and later moved to Dilley.
