Natasha Lyonne Claims ICE Detained Her; DHS Denies
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- Natasha Lyonne claimed on X that she was 'detained' by ICE after being removed from a Delta One red-eye flight from Los Angeles to New York, following her April 7 'Euphoria' Season 3 premiere appearance.
- Page Six first reported Lyonne was kicked off the flight before takeoff due to unruly behavior, though Lyonne countered that she had taken a Lunesta sleeping pill once seated and boarded 'seamlessly,' planning to appear on 'The Drew Barrymore Show' upon landing.
- The Department of Homeland Security denied Lyonne's account, with a spokesperson telling Variety: 'Neither ICE nor TSA escorted or detained Natasha Lyonne.'
- Hours after the alleged incident, Lyonne surfaced in New York City, walking the red carpet at the Focus Features documentary 'Lorne' premiere and attending the after-party with Seth Meyers and Sarah Sherman.
- Lyonne had publicly disclosed a sobriety relapse in January before telling fans in March she was 'doing a whole lot better and back on her feet.'
Why it matters: Lyonne's account directly contradicts a federal agency — DHS flatly states 'Neither ICE nor TSA escorted or detained' her. The dispute turns a celebrity flight removal into a he-said-she-said with Homeland Security, a notable clash given heightened public scrutiny of ICE enforcement and the political weight of any claim invoking the agency.
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