Canadian Entrepreneur and Actress Detained by ICE at U.S.-Mexico Border

Jasmine Mooney, a Vancouver-based businesswoman, faced detention and alleged inhumane treatment while reapplying for a U.S. work visa.

Jasmine Mooney, a Canadian entrepreneur and former 'American Pie' actress, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on March 3 at the San Ysidro border crossing while reapplying for a TN work visa.
Mooney alleges she endured inhumane conditions, including being held in a cold cell without proper bedding and being transported in chains during her detention in Arizona and California facilities.
Her three-year TN visa was unexpectedly revoked in November 2024, and her attempt to reapply at the same border crossing where she had previously been approved led to her detention.
Immigration experts suggest her case may reflect heightened enforcement policies under the Trump administration, with warnings for Canadians to exercise caution when crossing the U.S. border.
Mooney is expected to be released after 11 days in custody and returned to Canada, with her family and British Columbia officials criticizing the treatment and lack of communication during her detention.