Canadian Entrepreneur Detained by ICE Over Visa Issue, Family Alleges Inhumane Treatment

Jasmine Mooney, co-founder of a health drink brand, was detained at the U.S.-Mexico border and transferred to Arizona under harsh conditions, sparking calls for her release.

Jasmine Mooney, a 35-year-old Canadian entrepreneur and co-founder of Holy! Water, was detained by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the San Ysidro border crossing on March 3 due to an incomplete Trade NAFTA (TN) visa application.
After initial detention at the border, Mooney was transferred to the Otay Mesa Detention Center in San Diego for three days, followed by a transfer to the San Luis Detention Center in Arizona.
Mooney and her family have described the detention conditions as inhumane, citing lack of proper bedding, constant fluorescent lighting, and being forced to remain in chains during a 24-hour transfer.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has not disclosed the specific reason for Mooney's detention, citing privacy concerns, while emphasizing their commitment to professionalism and integrity.
Global Affairs Canada has acknowledged Mooney's detention and is in contact with U.S. authorities to provide consular assistance, as her family and colleagues continue to advocate for her release.