New Zealand woman describes dehumanising conditions during US immigration detention
A 37-year-old Kiwi detained by US immigration officials says she faced dehumanising treatment and now struggles to feel safe.
Everlee Wihongi has spoken publicly about her experience in custody with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, describing the conditions as dehumanising. She said officials referred to her by a bunk-bed number rather than her name. Since her release, she has been trying to resume normal life but says she does not feel safe under the current administration.
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Kiwi ICE detainee Everlee Wihongi on 'dehumanising conditions' in custody
Everelee Wihongi said officials at the facility would refer to her as a bunk-bed number, rather than by her name.
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Everlee Wihongi speaks out after US detention ordeal
The 37-year-old told Breakfast she's trying to resume normal life but it's been hard, saying she doesn't feel safe under the current administration.