ICE has arrested Daniela Bittner, the owner of the squirrel Peanut, after the animal's euthanasia became a political flashpoint.
Bittner, a 30-year-old German national, was taken into custody at Elmira Corning Regional Airport in October after allegedly overstaying her visa. The squirrel, Peanut, was euthanized by New York authorities in 2024 after being seized from the couple's home, and the case became a rallying point for some Republicans during the 2024 election.