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Deported Despite Judge's Order: Lopez Belloza's Struggle

2/28/2026

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Lucia Lopez Belloza declined to board flight arranged by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration after a judge's order.
She learned U.S. officials planned to detain her again upon arrival.
Lopez Belloza was deported to Honduras despite a judge's temporary order.
Her lawyer described the administration's actions as "gamesmanship."
The administration said she missed a meeting to facilitate departure and maintained authority to detain her under a final removal order.

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Lucia Lopez Belloza declined to board flight arranged by U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration after a judge's order.
She learned U.S. officials planned to detain her again upon arrival.
Lopez Belloza was deported to Honduras despite a judge's temporary order.
Her lawyer described the administration's actions as "gamesmanship."
The administration said she missed a meeting to facilitate departure and maintained authority to detain her under a final removal order.