Canadian Actress Details Harsh ICE Detention Under U.S. Immigration Policies

Jasmine Mooney recounts her 12-day detention experience, highlighting systemic issues in U.S. immigration enforcement and private detention facilities.

Jasmine Mooney, a Canadian actress and entrepreneur, was detained by ICE for 12 days while attempting to reenter the U.S. with a work visa.
She described being held in freezing cells, transferred between detention centers, and subjected to degrading conditions, including inadequate resources and prolonged uncertainty.
Mooney's release on March 15, 2025, followed significant media attention, which she believes expedited her release from detention.
Her experience sheds light on systemic issues, including the role of for-profit detention centers and the impact of stricter immigration policies under the Trump administration.
Mooney's account also highlights the struggles of other detainees, including families and students, many of whom face harsher conditions and longer detentions.