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Guatemalan Mother Freed Amid Immigration Crackdown Outcry

5/4/2025

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A Guatemalan mother, who was detained by U.S. border agents just before giving birth in Tucson, has been freed after widespread public outcry. Instead of facing swift deportation, she will now have her day in immigration court. In a related development, Florida's Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed a staggering 1,120 arrests in a recent immigration crackdown, sparking worries about the role of local police.

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A Guatemalan mother, who was detained by U.S. border agents just before giving birth in Tucson, has been freed after widespread public outcry. Instead of facing swift deportation, she will now have her day in immigration court. In a related development, Florida's Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed a staggering 1,120 arrests in a recent immigration crackdown, sparking worries about the role of local police.