Utah student held six months in Louisiana ICE facility without hearing
Sep 24, 2026·Location: UT

Catherine came to the United States as an international student ten years ago, building a life and education in Utah. Her family says she was taken into custody on false charges and has been held for six months in a Louisiana ICE detention facility without receiving a trial or hearing. Family members describe her as a daughter, sister, friend, and student, and say she has been separated from her education and community throughout her detention. They are raising money to cover attorney fees, legal filings, transportation, and other costs as they pursue her case.
Timeline
Sep 24, 2026—Family shares update on Instagram continuing to describe her detention and fundraising efforts
May 14, 2026—Family launches GoFundMe describing Catherine's six months in ICE detention without a hearing
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