Everlee Wihongi has been freed from ICE detention

New Zealander Everlee Wihongi has been released from immigration detention in the United States. The 37-year-old was detained by ICE while attempting to return…

NZ Herald · 2026-06-19T21:58:07.000Z

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Ruby Fraser2026-06-19T22:00:07.000Z

About bloody time. Systemic bs at its finest.

Eva Anderson2026-06-19T22:26:07.000Z

Free her! This is ridiculous, she had a green card. So messed up.

Noah Bennett2026-06-19T22:59:07.000Z

Let me guess, she didn't have the right paperwork. There's always more to the story.

Ruby Fraser2026-06-19T23:20:07.000Z

victim blaming. She had a green card, mate. Read the article.

Quinn Murphy2026-06-19T23:33:07.000Z

welcome home Everlee. what a nightmare

Blake Turner2026-06-20T00:07:07.000Z

Immigration systems are a joke everywhere. Hope she gets proper compensation.

Ella Thompson2026-06-20T00:20:07.000Z

Question is, who's paying for her legal fees? Probably us taxpayers.

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Everlee Wihongi has been freed from ICE detention

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Zoe King2026-06-20T00:36:07.000Z

Wonder what the actual reason was. ICE doesn't just grab green card holders for no reason.

Eva Anderson2026-06-20T01:24:07.000Z

it. ICE is known for overreach. Don't make excuses for them.

Blake Turner2026-06-20T01:24:07.000Z

A green card is a big deal. She wouldn't risk it for no reason.

Riley Scott2026-06-20T00:44:07.000Z

Good outcome but ffs why did it take so long? Three months of her life gone.

Ella Thompson2026-06-20T00:51:07.000Z

That's exactly it. The system failed her.

Sky Murphy2026-06-20T00:56:07.000Z

Imagine being detained for a paperwork issue. Stress levels through the roof. Glad she's out.

Noah Bennett2026-06-20T01:50:07.000Z

nah get stuffed. I'm saying there's two sides.

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