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I'll be here for the next 6 hours. As usual, there are countless possible topics and I'll be guided by whatever you're concerned with but as much as possible I'd like to focus on the recent changes and potential changes in U.S. immigration law, policy, and practice. Please remember that I am limited in providing legal advice on specific cases for obvious liability reasons because I won't have access to all the facts. Please stick to a factual discussion in your questions and comments and I'll try to do the same in my responses. Thank you!
1. manishsharan ◴[] No.43364820[source]
As a Canadian Citizen with a extra serving of Melanin, what are the chances of my getting detained by ICE when visiting my family in USA for a week ?

https://globalnews.ca/news/11080371/canadian-woman-detained-...

Edit : fix typo Also added context.

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2. hervature ◴[] No.43365117[source]
If you cross into the US at a port-of-entry and are admitted as a visitor then you are good whether or not you took Melatonin supplements. If you enter illegally or associate with people who entered illegally, don't be surprised if you are caught up in a raid. However, even if you get detained, if you have no criminal history, you will get released after arrested because there are no more beds [1].

Seriously though, if you are going to make a cheeky reference to race, at least get the reference right. Melanin is responsible for darker skin [2].

[1] - https://www.newsweek.com/ice-seeks-more-bed-space-detainee-n...

[2] - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Melanin

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3. manishsharan ◴[] No.43368696[source]
Lighten up dude !