US Edition55 Canadians in immigration-related detention in the U.S.: Global Affairs
- Global Affairs Canada reported that as of June 27, 2025, about 55 Canadians were in detention under the custody of U.S. immigration authorities.
- The detentions followed a crackdown under executive orders by President Donald Trump aimed at increasing deportations and arrests daily.
- Two Canadians, Cynthia Olivera and Paula Callejas, were detained during immigration procedures, with their families reporting distress and concerns over detention conditions.
- Olivera was detained during what was supposed to be a straightforward citizenship interview, and her husband Frank Olvera expressed their anger, saying they were misled into attending the session where she was handcuffed and taken into custody.
- Relatives seek the detainees’ return to Canada amid ongoing legal processes, while relatives express anger over limited information and the toll on detainees’ wellbeing.
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