New Zealand woman and son to be released from US detention

Friday 15 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Fri 15 Aug 2025, 3:12pm

In this story US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son, Isaac, are set to be released from US immigration custody following their detention at the US-Canada border. Immigration agents cited document issues for the detention. A lawyer confirmed that a parole request has been granted for the pair.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 15 Aug 2025, 3:00pm

   New Zealand woman Sarah Shaw and 6-year-old son detained by US immigration to be freed (opens in new tab)

2. 1NewsFri 15 Aug 2025, 3:12pm

   NZ mum Sarah Shaw and son to be released from ICE detention (opens in new tab)