ABC News5/30/2026Immigration2 min readUnited States
Pregnant Ghanaian Woman and Son Detained at U.S. Airport Despite Valid Visa
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- A pregnant Ghanaian woman, Annabella Gyasi, and her 4-year-old son, traveling on valid visas for his medical care in the U.S., have been detained at Washington Dulles International Airport.
- Despite her fears of persecution in Ghana, they face expedited removal.
- Gyasi, 38 and over four months pregnant, has experienced pregnancy complications while in detention, including hospitalization for vaginal bleeding and lightheadedness, and has reported inadequate food provision for herself and her son.
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A pregnant woman from Ghana, Annabella Gyasi, and her four-year-old son have been detained at Washington Dulles International Airport despite holding valid visas for medical care. Gyasi, fearing persecution in Ghana, has been denied adequate food and medical care, sparking legal intervention from the ACLU of Virginia. U.S. Customs and Border Protection claims no mistreatment occurred. A hearing is scheduled for April 19.
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