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Harvard scientist from Russia detained by ICE and fears political persecution if deported (meduza.io)

submitted 4 months ago by Five@slrpnk.net to c/usa@midwest.social

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[–] aeternum@lemmy.blahaj.zone 14 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Truly despicable. What more is there to say? I hope Melania and Usha Vance get deported.

[–] refalo@programming.dev -1 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago)

Other countries have been doing this for years. Australia sends people back home all day every day, for failing to declare items. Ever watch those Border Security shows? They are ruthless about it, and most of those episodes are 20 years old.

https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/a-3-300-fine-and-a-cancelled-visa-traveller-deported-over-undeclared-meat-cheese/3nx0mceka