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by isthatafact 441 days ago
We should not pretend there might be anything normal about her treatment, which now includes 6 weeks of imprisonment so far:

From the article: "The usual consequence of such a customs violation is forfeiture of the identified item, a fine of up to $500 or both"

"the officers had 'no legal basis' for revoking her J1 visa over this violation."