Her attorney says he has been advising non-citizens to avoid leaving the U.S., as he believes there is a growing risk they may not be allowed to return.
The recent detention of Canadian actress and entrepreneur Jasmine Mooney by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has raised concerns among immigration attorneys regarding the increasing challenges Canadians may face when entering the United States.
Mooney, who is known for her role in American Pie Presents: The Book of Love and as co-founder of the wellness brand Holy! Water, was detained for 12 days after attempting to renew her work visa at the U.S.-Mexico border on March 3.Why It Matters
There is growing concern about who could be at risk under President Donald Trump’s hardline mass deportation plans. Attorneys view Mooney’s case as indicative of a trend toward stricter enforcement of immigration policies, even affecting those with prior legal status. Canadians planning to enter the United States are advised to ensure all their documentation is in order and to remain informed about the evolving immigration landscape to mitigate potential issues at the border.What To Know
U.S. immigration lawyer Jim Hacking says Mooney’s case is part of a rising number of incidents in the past 10 days where individuals with different immigration statuses— including one with a permanent resident card—have been detained or deported in unprecedented ways.
Hacking says he has been advising non-citizens to avoid leaving the United States, as he believes there is a growing risk they may not be allowed to return.
This warning also applies to Canadians with current or past work visas or other forms of immigration status, he adds.
« In the 17 years I’ve been practicing immigration law, I’ve never heard of a TN visa holder being detained for days on end and not being allowed to enter », said Hacking, founder of Hacking Immigration Law in St.
