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Transgender Guyanese asylum seeker detained by Nassau County Police, ICE

Apr 22, 2026 · Nassau County, NY, Guyana

Transgender Guyanese asylum seeker detained by Nassau County Police, ICE

Kerrie, a transgender Guyanese asylum seeker, was detained following collusion between Nassau County Police and ICE. She is being held in a men's detention facility and is being denied gender-affirming care. Advocates are calling for her release and reunification with her community in New York City.

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