This whole situation is absurd.
Jessie was pursuing lawful status through a pending asylum claim. He'd obtained Canadian citizenship through his adopted father and was on his way to Canada when NH police stopped him 15 miles from the border and called ICE, who detained him for overstaying his visa.
bangordailynews.com
Maine lawmaker’s son was arrested by ICE 10 miles from a new life in Canada
The case comes as immigration advocates criticize President Donald Trump’s crackdown for sweeping up nonviolent immigrants who are following legal paths to status.