Detained at Gate: Chantal’s Fight | Honolulu News

A young Ecuadorian woman, Chantal Alejandra Morales Rojas, was detained by ICE moments before boarding a Southwest flight in Denver, sparking viral outrage after video captured the chaotic scene. Despite having a pending legal status application, she’s now facing removal for overstaying her visa. Crowds rallied around her, demanding justice as agents clashed with protesters, while Southwest warned of flight disruptions. A GoFundMe has already raised over $100K in two days as supporters fight to keep her from being deported — and ICE is pushing a controversial “self-deportation” program offering cash and flights home. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/834dbb45c4546be0