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Canadian Mother and Daughter Detained by U.S. Officials

3/21/2026

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Story summary

Tania Warner, a Canadian mother, and her seven-year-old daughter Ayla have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Texas since March 14.
Family members say detention is unlawful because Tania has valid immigration documents.
Authorities stopped them at a border checkpoint while returning from a baby shower.
Edward Warner started a GoFundMe to fund legal representation for their release.
Legal experts urge Canadian officials to intervene.

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Story summary

Tania Warner, a Canadian mother, and her seven-year-old daughter Ayla have been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Texas since March 14.
Family members say detention is unlawful because Tania has valid immigration documents.
Authorities stopped them at a border checkpoint while returning from a baby shower.
Edward Warner started a GoFundMe to fund legal representation for their release.
Legal experts urge Canadian officials to intervene.