Fundraiser for Woman ICE Detained on Jetway Passes $100K in Under 48 Hours
Summary
Chantal Alejandra Morales Rojas, an Ecuadoran woman living in California, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on the jetway of a flight in Denver. She had entered the U.S. on a temporary visa, applied for asylum, and overstayed her visa. A fundraiser to support her legal fight quickly raised over $100,000.Key Facts
- Morales Rojas entered the U.S. in 2023 on a J-1 visa to work as an au pair.
- After her visa expired, she applied for asylum and was granted a work permit.
- ICE detained her on the jetway at Denver International Airport while she was traveling.
- ICE said she overstayed her visa and is now in custody pending removal proceedings.
- The Department of Homeland Security said she could leave the country voluntarily without detention.
- A fundraiser raised over $100,000 in less than 48 hours to help cover her legal costs.
- Denver International Airport was not informed by ICE about the detention.
- Asylum applicants can be detained while their cases are being reviewed under U.S. immigration law.
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