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The Guardian - US
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Milli Legrain

Mother was allegedly trafficked to US and illegally detained by ICE while accused abuser is free, lawyers say

Three people in tactical gear walk near vehicles outside
ICE agents unlawfully detained a Venezuelan mother of two who was allegedly trafficked to the US, lawyers say. Photograph: John Moore/Getty Images

A Venezuelan mother of two who was allegedly trafficked to the US has been unlawfully detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and could soon be deported, according to her lawyers.

The woman has applications in process for asylum and a visa designed for victims of trafficking.

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