Canadian immigrant deported after assaulting patriotic teen on New Jersey boardwalk

Kaitlyn Tracey, a 33‑year‑old Canadian who had overstayed her visa, was sentenced to one day in jail and ordered deported after pleading guilty to a simple assault misdemeanor. The assault occurred on July 3, 2026 at the Point Pleasant Beach boardwalk in New Jersey, where she slapped a teenager wearing a USA‑themed tank top; the incident was captured on video.

A Texas immigration judge approved the deportation, and Tracey was transferred from the Delaney Hall detention facility in Newark to an ICE processing center in Laredo, Texas. The victim’s family supported the plea agreement. Tracey’s attorney described her as a productive member of society, but the judge emphasized the seriousness of the assault and the need for removal.

The case highlights the intersection of criminal law and immigration enforcement, with the Department of Homeland Security confirming Tracey’s illegal status at the time of the incident.