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Judge Questions Deportation of 2-Year-Old U.S. Citizen

4/30/2025

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A federal judge in Louisiana raised serious concerns about the deportation of a 2-year-old U.S. citizen to Honduras alongside her undocumented mother, highlighting a troubling lack of due process. This case underscores the growing anxiety in immigrant communities as local agencies take on immigration enforcement roles, a trend intensified during the Trump administration.

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Story summary

A federal judge in Louisiana raised serious concerns about the deportation of a 2-year-old U.S. citizen to Honduras alongside her undocumented mother, highlighting a troubling lack of due process. This case underscores the growing anxiety in immigrant communities as local agencies take on immigration enforcement roles, a trend intensified during the Trump administration.