Everlee Wihongi has been freed from ICE detention

RNZ

19 Jun, 2026 09:58 PMQuick Read

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Everlee Wihongi has been released from US immigration detention.

New Zealander Everlee Wihongi has been released from immigration detention in the United States.

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.

Her lawyer Marc Christopher confirmed that she has been released and is expected to be reunited with her family in the next few hours.

More to come …

– RNZ