[mcphage]

> But for this specific case, would it have been any different a year ago?

Yes? They may have kicked her out of the country—not locked her up for 19 days.

> Because saying "oh it was all just a mistake, I didn't realize I got the wrong visa" is like saying "oh it was all just a mistake, I thought that sign said speed limit 80 MPH, not speed limit 30 MPH".

And if someone said that, do you think they should get locked up for 19 days?