Jane Eugene has spent nearly three months in an ice age detention facility and can be deported this week after overdueing her U.S. visa.
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Jane Eugene has spent nearly three months in U.S. immigration custody and could be deported this week since it was overdue for two decades.
The loose end, known for the 1985 R&B top “An string” (intention), was detained while crossing the Canadian border.
Immigration officials detained her, initially detaining her in upstate New York, and then transferred her to a Kentucky detention center and stayed in Kentucky.
Eugene, a UK national and long-time resident, is awaiting a decision on whether to be released on bail and allow to stay in the country. If deported, she may be banned from reentering the United States for 10 years.
A GoFundMe campaign launched on her behalf, describing her health deteriorated and severe declines. “Jane’s health is deteriorating rapidly. In the past few months and for the foreseeable future, Jane needs our help,” the fundraising campaign noted.
The singer’s legal trouble stems from a 26-year visa, a violation that left her vulnerable to attacks from deportation procedures. Despite her long-standing presence in the American music industry, immigration authorities have not tied her up.
Eugene became the lead singer of Loose Doomsday in the early 1980s along with Carl McIntosh and Steve Nichol. The three helped define British soul movement with hits like “Magic Touch” and “Slowdown”.
After splitting up with the group in 1990, Eugene continued his performance of Lose, featuring Jane Eugene.
Her supporters are now rallying to raise funds to get legal fees and medical support, hoping she can avoid deportation and resume her career.
A decision is expected to be made on her case this week.
