I’m Norwegian and I was arrested by ICE at my green card interview in November 2025, San Diego. I came here LEGALLY in 2022 on an F-1 visa and went to college, graduated then got the OPT work visa where I worked and paid taxes to the US.
I married my husband in 2024.
November 2025 I spent 9 days in detention at Otay Mesa Detention Center, where I experienced severe neglect of my medical needs, resulting in long-term physical and mental damages.
I’m type 1 diabetic and my condition was ignored for several days resulting in a blood sugar of 508. I was heading into DKA. I developed infections requiring antibiotics, but never received them.
I spent 5 days in isolation which was psychological torture.
After getting out I found out my credit card was also stolen by an employee at Otay Mesa Detention Center and used while I was there.
No human should go through what I did, and I will always fight for what’s right. I will continue to share my story for those who are too scared to speak up, and hopefully there will be repercussions. Please follow along to support and never stop caring for each other!
I was detained with women from Canada, Australia, the UK, Spain, Mexico, Japan, Romania and other countries. None of us have any criminal history.