Roxanne: Transgender woman fleeing violence in Mexico held a month by ICE
Roxanne, a 32-year-old transgender woman from Mexico, was detained in Eugene for a month after fleeing violence and discrimination. A federal judge found her testimony credible and ordered her release.
Aug 8, 2025Eugene, ORCountry of origin: Mexico

Roxanne, a 32-year-old transgender woman from Mexico, crossed the Texas border in January 2024 seeking protection from discrimination and violence. She was detained by ICE in Eugene and spent a month in detention. She testified in federal court on August 8, 2025, describing her experiences of physical, sexual, and psychological violence in her home country. U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken found her testimony credible and ruled for her release through a habeas corpus petition, criticizing ICE's written statements as containing "serious inaccuracies."
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