New Zealander and young son detained at US-Canada border

Wednesday 13 August 2025 · 4 outlets · 3 reports · updated Wed 13 Aug 2025, 9:44am

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Sarah Shaw and her six-year-old son, Isaac, were detained by ICE on 24 July while returning to Washington state from Canada. A friend of Shaw says they are expecting a decision today regarding whether the child will be released.

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1. Stuff via RNZWed 13 Aug 2025, 6:51am

   New Zealander detained by ICE waits for decision on six-year-old son's release (opens in new tab)

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2. Otago Daily TimesWed 13 Aug 2025, 9:21am

   'Terrified' NZ mum detained by ICE hopes son can be released (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsWed 13 Aug 2025, 9:44am

   NZ mum held by ICE hopes 6-year-old son will be released (opens in new tab)