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Argentine Nanny Detained in U.S. During World Cup Granted Bail
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Argentine Nanny Detained in U.S. During World Cup Granted Bail

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iliana Lick, an Argentine nanny detained in the U.S. on July 11, has been granted bail of $10,000.
  • Her boyfriend confirmed the news via a GoFundMe campaign, expressing relief and gratitude for the judge's decision.
  • Lick was detained by ICE at Philadelphia airport due to an irregular migratory status before boarding a flight to Kansas City.

Iliana Lick, an Argentine national working as a nanny, has been granted bail of $10,000 after her detention on July 11 at Philadelphia airport. Her American boyfriend, Steve Melchiorre, confirmed the development through a GoFundMe page established for fundraising.

"Today we finally received very encouraging news: Iliana has been granted bail, set at $10,000. After weeks of uncertainty, delays, and frustration, this is a huge step. We feel immense relief and are deeply grateful that the judge has given Iliana the opportunity to regain her freedom while her immigration process continues," Melchiorre stated.

Today we finally received very encouraging news: Iliana has been granted bail, set at $10,000. After weeks of uncertainty, delays, and frustration, this is a huge step. We feel immense relief and are deeply grateful that the judge has given Iliana the opportunity to regain her freedom while her immigration process continues.

— Steve MelchiorreHer boyfriend, expressing relief and gratitude after Iliana Lick was granted bail.

Lick was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at a security checkpoint at Philadelphia International Airport. The agents detected an irregular migratory status as she was preparing to board a flight to Kansas City to attend a World Cup match featuring the Argentine national team. Following her detention, she was transferred through various federal agency-operated detention centers, eventually arriving at the Otero County Processing Center in New Mexico.

Melchiorre added that while Lick is not yet home, administrative and logistical steps are still required to finalize her release. "We are doing everything possible to complete the bail process as soon as possible and get her back with the people who love her," he said.

We are doing everything possible to complete the bail process as soon as possible and get her back with the people who love her.

— Steve MelchiorreHer boyfriend, discussing the remaining steps for Iliana Lick's release.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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