San Francisco drag queen Hilary Rivers has been released by ICE and granted asylum
Rivers spent nearly three months in detention under harrowing conditions, which she spoke about in a heartbreaking interview this week.
October 31, 2025
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San Francisco queen Hilary Rivers detained by ICE after asylum hearing
"San Francisco is the vibrant city we know of today because of the contributions of immigrants — especially queer immigrants," San Francisco Pride said in a statement supporting drag artist Hilary Rivers.
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The Divine Miss M.
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