A Norwegian woman with type 1 diabetes was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents when she went to an appointment with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to advance her permanent residency process. She was arrested at the end of her marriage interview, a procedure that is usually part of the Green Card process. According to her husband's testimony, the arrest occurred after she admitted to an officer that she had remained in the country after her visa expired. The Detention of Hanne Daguman: According to information shared with Newsweek, Hanne Daguman was detained by ICE at the USCIS offices in San Diego after an interview of approximately an hour and a half. Her husband, Joshua Daguman, explained that federal agents escorted her out of the room and recommended that she obtain legal representation. Hanne was transferred to the Otay Mesa Detention Center, Joshua confirmed. He expressed concern about the center's diet, stating that the food she was initially given raised her insulin levels. After repeated requests, he said his wife began receiving additional doses of insulin, although he believes the care is still insufficient for someone dependent on constant monitoring.

Official Stance on Her Detention

Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Tricia McLaughlin confirmed to Newsweek that Hanne Daguman was arrested on November 17 for overstaying her student visa. She assured that she will be afforded “full due process” and that her case has been placed in deportation proceedings.

For its part, an ICE spokesperson told Border Report that the agency maintains operations targeting people without legal status, including those found in federal buildings such as USCIS offices.

Hanne Daguman's Life Before Her Arrest

According to her husband, who spoke to Newsweek, Hanne came to the United States on a student visa to pursue a bachelor's degree in business at California State University, San Marcos.After graduating, she completed a year of temporary employment authorization and worked as a warehouse manager. However, her immigration status subsequently expired, leaving her without a valid permit at the time she proceeded with the marriage process. The couple married in October 2024, and since then she had been gathering documents for adjustment of status. Joshua stated that Hanne has no criminal record and has been active in her community. Her attorney, Saman Nasseri, told Newsweek that in recent weeks several people with no criminal history have been detained under similar circumstances during USCIS interviews. What's next for her case? Hanne Daguman's immediate future will depend on the immigration judge's decision and whether ICE allows her release on bond while the process continues. According to her husband, her next hearing is scheduled for November 24, 2025, at which time it will be determined whether she can continue her application for residency within the country or if deportation proceedings will move forward.