Iryna Gorb was arrested by immigration agents at San Francisco International Airport after overstaying her visa for 15 years.

Iryna Gorb, a Ukrainian woman who has lived in the United States for 16 years, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents at San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday. The arrest occurred after Gorb landed from a flight from Portland, where she was caught in plainclothes by agents outside a store in Terminal 3. The administration announced that Gorb entered the U.S. lawfully in 2010 but remained in the country illegally for 15 years after her visa expired in 2011. While some observers criticized the manner of the arrest, the Department of Homeland Security noted that Gorb attempted to flee and resisted as agents pulled her to the ground. Gorb is currently held at the California City Detention Facility pending removal proceedings. Her arrest highlights a growing trend of ICE agents using airport detentions as a consistent tactic. Immigration advocates have begun advising travelers to consult with attorneys before flying to navigate the increasing risk of being detained during transit.

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