U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is seeking to deport a Finnish woman accused of throwing coffee on a baby, the child’s mother, and their dog during a confrontation in Florida.
According to Fox News, Nina Jaaskelainen, who has lived in the U.S. illegally for more than two decades, was arrested earlier this month in New Smyrna.
“For over TWO DECADES, Jaaskelainen has been in our country illegally, skirting the law without consequence. Now, a baby, a mother, and a dog have been assaulted by her,” said Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.
McLaughlin added, “She is now facing charges for battery and domestic violence. ICE lodged an arrest detainer to ensure she can never victimize another American family. President Trump and Secretary Noem will not allow illegal aliens to terrorize American citizens.”
According to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on Nov. 14 when a mother was walking with her infant son and dog. Jaaskelainen reportedly confronted the mother over the dog not being leashed.
During the confrontation, coffee was thrown on the baby, the mother, and their pet. Jaaskelainen was taken into custody and charged with battery and domestic violence. She has pleaded not guilty, FOX35 Orlando reported.
Homeland Security said Jaaskelainen first entered the U.S. on April 17, 1999, with a B2 tourist visa that required her departure by July 16 of that year.
“She chose to ignore our laws and remained in the U.S. illegally for the last 26 years,” the agency said.
Jaaskelainen told investigators that she threw the coffee at the dog because it was upsetting her own pet and said she believed the mother, baby, and dog were on her property.
According to an affidavit obtained by WKMG, “Nina confirmed that she had thrown coffee on [the mother’s] dog and denied intentionally throwing coffee on [the mother] and her baby.”
ICE has lodged a detainer to prevent Jaaskelainen from remaining free while her legal case unfolds, highlighting the agency’s focus on deporting individuals it classifies as criminal illegal aliens.
The case has sparked concern over public safety and the risks posed by long-term undocumented residents.
