Summary
A Canadian mother, Tania Warner, and her 7-year-old daughter were detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Texas for nearly three weeks, despite having legal documentation to stay in the U.S. They were released on bond but still face restrictions and fear of re-detention. Warner shared concerns about the conditions inside the detention center where they were held.
Key Facts
- Tania Warner and her daughter Ayla were detained by ICE on March 14 at a checkpoint in Texas.
- They were held at the Dilley Detention Center and released on April 3 on a $9,500 bond.
- Warner has legal documentation allowing her to live and work in the U.S.
- She is required to regularly check in with ICE and wears an ankle monitor.
- Warner and her daughter must travel to Harlingen, Texas, for a meeting with their bond officer.
- A report found conditions at the Dilley Detention Center to be inadequate, especially for children.
- The Department of Homeland Security stated that work authorization doesn't guarantee legal residency rights in the U.S.
- Warner reported health issues suspected to be from harsh cleaning chemicals used at the center.
