# California college girl swarmed by ICE at airport as she headed for vacation with boyfriend

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/california-college-girl-swarmed-by-ice-at-airport-as-she-headed-for-vacation-with-boyfriend/
- Published: 2026-11-05T18:54:17+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T19:28:08+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/05/us-news/ice-ambushed-california-college-girl-at-airport-ahead-of-vacation-with-boyfriend/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- ICE detained a Berkeley student at San Francisco airport.
- DHS says she overstayed her visa.
- Her lawyers cite her asylum case and work authorisation.

## Summary

A 23-year-old UC Berkeley student from Colombia was detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement at San Francisco airport on 30 October, as she was preparing to fly to Portland for a holiday with her boyfriend. The case has drawn support from the university and local advocates, while raising a dispute over whether her detention is lawful given her pending asylum process.

The Department of Homeland Security says Paula Valentina Albornoz Hernandez overstayed permission that expired in March 2023 and will remain in custody during removal proceedings. Her lawyers say she filed for asylum before the deadline, attended required biometric appointments and received work authorisation; they argue the arrest was unlawful. She is being held at California City Detention Facility, has no reported criminal history and is studying business administration.

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