The Decibel ICE detention and a ‘legal trap’ on the way to Canada
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Aug 11, 2025 Sara Mojtahedzadeh, an investigative reporter at The Globe focusing on immigration, shares a harrowing tale of an Afghan family trapped in U.S. ICE detention. They face a 'legal trap' as they attempt to reach relatives in Canada, a process now complicated by strict U.S. immigration policies. The discussion highlights the emotional toll of separation, the legal barriers imposed by the Safe Third Country Agreement, and urgent calls for Canadian policy reforms to protect vulnerable asylum seekers amid these challenges.
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Multi-Country Route To Canada
- The family couldn't fly to Canada because they lacked visitor visas.
- They traveled via Iran then Brazil to reach the U.S.-Mexico border to attempt the crossing.
Family Split By Detention Decisions
- Two family members reached Canada while three were held in ICE detention.
- Lawyers call their situation a legal trap and warn they now face deportation risk.
Hazara Identity And Vulnerability
- The family are Hazara and faced heightened persecution risk in Afghanistan.
- The daughter worked for a Western aid organization and obtained refugee status in Canada in 2023.