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Jasmine Mooney, a 35-year-old Canadian woman, has been detained in U.S. immigration facilities since March 3 after attempting to enter with an incomplete Trade NAFTA work visa application.

She was initially held at San Ysidro border crossing before being transferred in chains to detention centers in San Diego and Arizona.

Her mother, Alexis Eagles, reports inhumane conditions including overcrowded concrete cells with constant lighting and inadequate facilities.

Business partner BJ McCaslin called the situation a "nightmare" while Global Affairs Canada confirmed they're aware but unable to intervene in U.S. immigration matters.

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 2 days ago (2 children)

You really think a protest is going to work? I wouldn’t be surprised if we read about the military shooting protesters in the near future. It almost happened in his first term

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 days ago

Ukraine, back then under Putin's rule, was shooting protesters in 2014. The people stood firm. A hundred people got shot, the other 42 million avoided slavery.

[–] [email protected] -5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

True, but it's a start. Will only get worse if you wait longer though, if you wanted prevent this reality you could've done more. Can't change that now, no use feeling guilty about it, can only decide what you do now for the future you want. That's why i'm begging you Americans to do more.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

You're not begging. You're browbeating in a really sanctimonious way. Maybe you should listen to people's legitimate concerns and sympathize with them instead of telling them they are pieces of shit for not volunteering themselves enthusiastically to get shot for what is likely to be zero change. You're acting like people are stupid assholes for not wanting their families to be evicted. You're being a dick, and I am also certain you are lying about the extent of your own noble sacrifices.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

You act like going out to protest means you're definitely going to get shot. That isn't true, stop making excuses.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

People are protesting, my guy. Your original post scoffed at the idea that these protests could be effective. You called it "occupying a sidewalk" and were calling on us to just start blasting. Don't move the goalposts.

[–] [email protected] -2 points 2 days ago

calling on us to just start blasting

When did I say that? Please argue in good faith using reality.