About this episode
David and Rob visit the Adelanto ICE Detention Centre to speak with Everlee Wihongo about her experience and the lack of support from the New Zealand government.
In this week’s episode, David and Rob head to the Adelanto ICE Detention Centre in which is imprisoning New Zealand woman Everlee Wihongi, who holds a valid green card. Rob goes inside and spends an hour with Everlee, discussing what conditions are like, and why the New Zealand government refuses to offer any help. Meanwhile, David calls Everlee’s mother Betty at her home in Wisconsin, to talk about what it’s like to have a family member kidnapped by ICE.Email us your feedback: flightlessbirdchat@gmail.comEverlee’s GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-free-and-get-everlee-home Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: David Farrier
Guests: Rob, Everlee Wihongo
Topics covered
- immigration
- detention centers
- family
- government
- New Zealand
- personal stories
Keywords
- ICE detention
- Everlee Wihongo
- New Zealand
- Adelanto
- family support
- immigration issues
- Rob
- David Farrier
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ICE
Places: New Zealand, Wisconsin, Adelanto ICE Detention Centre
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