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ICE Detains Philadelphia Drag Queen Chantal Waldorf, Sparking Fundraiser

8/14/2026

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained Philadelphia drag queen and designer Chantal Waldorf, a Nicaraguan immigrant.
Waldorf posted the detention on Instagram, noting his contributions and fear of deportation.
Supporters Cessie Yu Link and Aubrey Firedrill posted on X and The Quirky Zipper urging release.
A Cash App fundraiser was launched to pay Waldorf’s fees after U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and DHS’s 2025 termination of Nicaragua’s status.

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Story summary

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detained Philadelphia drag queen and designer Chantal Waldorf, a Nicaraguan immigrant.
Waldorf posted the detention on Instagram, noting his contributions and fear of deportation.
Supporters Cessie Yu Link and Aubrey Firedrill posted on X and The Quirky Zipper urging release.
A Cash App fundraiser was launched to pay Waldorf’s fees after U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and DHS’s 2025 termination of Nicaragua’s status.