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Father and Son Deported Amid Immigration Controversy

12/26/2025

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Fei Zheng and his 6-year-old son, Yuanxin, were deported from New York to China after weeks apart, confirmed by community activist Jennie Spector.
Zheng was detained during a routine Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) check-in on November 26, 2021, marking his third detention since entering the U.S. from Mexico in April 2021.
Activists protested their separation, criticizing the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin stated Zheng received a lawful removal order but acted disruptively, endangering his son.
Spector expressed sadness over their deportation, highlighting their potential contributions to the community.

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Story summary

Fei Zheng and his 6-year-old son, Yuanxin, were deported from New York to China after weeks apart, confirmed by community activist Jennie Spector.
Zheng was detained during a routine Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) check-in on November 26, 2021, marking his third detention since entering the U.S. from Mexico in April 2021.
Activists protested their separation, criticizing the Trump administration's immigration policies.
Department of Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin stated Zheng received a lawful removal order but acted disruptively, endangering his son.
Spector expressed sadness over their deportation, highlighting their potential contributions to the community.