EPISODE · Jun 19, 2026 · 3 MIN
Everlee Wihongi freed from ICE detention
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The 37-year-old was detained by ICE while attempting to return to the US on a Green Card - or Permanent Resident Card - after a three-week holiday in New Zealand in early April, because of a 2016 cannabis conviction. Everlee Wihongi's lawyer Marc Christopher confirmed she has been released and is expected to be reunited with her family in the next few hours. Everlee's mother Betty Wihongi spoke to Mihi.
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The 37-year-old was detained by ICE while attempting to return to the US on a Green Card - or Permanent Resident Card - after a three-week holiday in New Zealand in early April, because of a 2016 cannabis conviction. Everlee Wihongi's lawyer Marc Christopher confirmed she has been released and is expected to be reunited with her family in the next few hours. Everlee's mother Betty Wihongi spoke to Mihi.
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