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Father and Son Reunited After ICE Deportation Outcry

12/20/2025

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Fei Zheng, a Chinese father, and his six-year-old son Yuanxin were deported to China after being separated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New York City.
The case drew significant outrage and calls for their reunification.
Zheng was detained on November 26 after previously seeking asylum in the United States.
He reportedly complied with the deportation order to reunite with his son.

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Fei Zheng, a Chinese father, and his six-year-old son Yuanxin were deported to China after being separated by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New York City.
The case drew significant outrage and calls for their reunification.
Zheng was detained on November 26 after previously seeking asylum in the United States.
He reportedly complied with the deportation order to reunite with his son.