Daniela Bittner, a 30-year-old from Germany, was arrested by ICE at Elmira Corning Regional Airport for overstaying her visa. Her husband, Mark Longo, argues that her detention was due to a paperwork mistake and has criticized the political response to their situation. Bittner's pet squirrel, P’nut, was euthanized by New York State in 2024 after being involved in a biting incident during a wildlife confiscation. Longo is advocating against his wife's deportation.
Key facts
- Daniela Bittner was arrested by ICE in October 2026.
- Bittner overstayed her visa, according to the DHS.
- P’nut the squirrel was euthanized by New York State in 2024.
- Mark Longo claims Bittner's detention resulted from a paperwork mix-up.
- The New York DEC confiscated P’nut and another animal due to safety complaints.
A short AI summary in our own words. The reporting belongs to Daily Wire; we don't reproduce it.