Canadian Mother of Three Detained by ICE: Expedite Deportation of Cynthia Olivera (SHARE)
Canadian Mother of Three Detained by ICE: Expedite Deportation of Cynthia Olivera (SHARE)
The Issue
We, the undersigned, call on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to immediately release Cynthia Olivera, a Canadian citizen wrongfully detained during her green card interview. Cynthia, who moved to the U.S. at the age of 10 and has lived there for 35 years, has committed no crime other than loving and contributing to the country she calls home.
On June 13, 2025, Cynthia arrived at her green card interview in good faith, only to be detained by ICE officers mid-interview, despite her long history as a law-abiding resident, mother of three, and dedicated worker. Her case highlights a fundamental issue with the current U.S. immigration system: punishing people who have deep ties to the U.S. rather than supporting those who want to follow the legal process.
Despite offering to pay for her own flight back to Canada and waive her rights to a bond hearing, she remains locked up at an ICE detention facility in El Paso, Texas. Her family — including her U.S. citizen husband — are devastated, and taxpayers are forced to cover the costly expenses of her detention, which amount to $152 a day.
Cynthia’s case is not just about immigration laws; it’s about human rights, fairness, and compassion. She has complied with the process, yet she continues to be punished. We urge the Canadian government to intervene and call on ICE to expedite her release, ensuring that her family can be reunited without further delay or unnecessary suffering.
We demand:
Immediate release of Cynthia Olivera from ICE detention.
Expedited processing of her deportation to Canada.
An end to the inhumane detention of individuals who have shown willingness to cooperate and pay for their own deportation.
This situation cannot stand. Cynthia’s family has lived through enough pain. We call on both U.S. and Canadian authorities to show compassion and fairness in her case. Help bring Cynthia home and prevent this tragedy from happening to others.
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The Issue
We, the undersigned, call on U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to immediately release Cynthia Olivera, a Canadian citizen wrongfully detained during her green card interview. Cynthia, who moved to the U.S. at the age of 10 and has lived there for 35 years, has committed no crime other than loving and contributing to the country she calls home.
On June 13, 2025, Cynthia arrived at her green card interview in good faith, only to be detained by ICE officers mid-interview, despite her long history as a law-abiding resident, mother of three, and dedicated worker. Her case highlights a fundamental issue with the current U.S. immigration system: punishing people who have deep ties to the U.S. rather than supporting those who want to follow the legal process.
Despite offering to pay for her own flight back to Canada and waive her rights to a bond hearing, she remains locked up at an ICE detention facility in El Paso, Texas. Her family — including her U.S. citizen husband — are devastated, and taxpayers are forced to cover the costly expenses of her detention, which amount to $152 a day.
Cynthia’s case is not just about immigration laws; it’s about human rights, fairness, and compassion. She has complied with the process, yet she continues to be punished. We urge the Canadian government to intervene and call on ICE to expedite her release, ensuring that her family can be reunited without further delay or unnecessary suffering.
We demand:
Immediate release of Cynthia Olivera from ICE detention.
Expedited processing of her deportation to Canada.
An end to the inhumane detention of individuals who have shown willingness to cooperate and pay for their own deportation.
This situation cannot stand. Cynthia’s family has lived through enough pain. We call on both U.S. and Canadian authorities to show compassion and fairness in her case. Help bring Cynthia home and prevent this tragedy from happening to others.
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The Decision Makers
Supporter Voices
Petition created on July 3, 2025