Detention in the United States: Administrative Oversight Threatening Senegalese Students

Senegalese student Aminata Seck, 26, was detained in the US following a deportation order issued in September 2025 after missing an immigration hearing. She was arrested in August 2026 at Louisville airport while traveling to New York with her basketball team, despite holding a valid student visa that had expired. Her case highlights that in the US immigration system, not receiving a notice does not guarantee protection, as students must prove proper notification. Her case is under review, with the Senegalese Foreign Ministry closely monitoring the situation.