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Canadian Woman Detained at U.S. Border Over Clothing

8/24/2025

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Story summary

Angela Daigle from Saint John was detained at the U.S. border for carrying excessive clothing while visiting her fiancée, David Slagger.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection alleged she intended to relocate permanently without a visa.
Slagger, a dual citizen, raised concerns about profiling and discrimination at the border.
Daigle found the detainment traumatic, feeling intimidated and criminalized during the process.

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Story summary

Angela Daigle from Saint John was detained at the U.S. border for carrying excessive clothing while visiting her fiancée, David Slagger.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection alleged she intended to relocate permanently without a visa.
Slagger, a dual citizen, raised concerns about profiling and discrimination at the border.
Daigle found the detainment traumatic, feeling intimidated and criminalized during the process.