Summary
A diabetic Norwegian woman named Hanne Daguman was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for overstaying her student visa. She claimed she was not given necessary medical treatment, specifically insulin, while in detention, leading to serious health risks.
Key Facts
- Hanne Daguman is a 24-year-old Norwegian woman living in San Diego who married a U.S. citizen in 2024.
- Her student visa expired in September 2024, but she was advised that she could apply for a green card without leaving the U.S. due to section INA § 245(a) of immigration law.
- Hanne was arrested by ICE for overstaying her visa on November 17, 2025, despite her ongoing green card application.
- She reported not receiving insulin needed for her Type 1 diabetes while detained, putting her health at risk.
- Hanne was detained at Otay Mesa Detention Center and claimed she faced harsh conditions, such as lack of water for nearly 12 hours.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that she did receive proper medical care, including diabetes management.
- Hanne experienced symptoms like severe hyperglycemia and loss of consciousness during her detention.
