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Judge Orders Trump Admin to Return Deported Immigrant

3/24/2026

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A federal judge ordered U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to return Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez within seven days.
Judge Dena Coggins ruled immigration authorities violated protections by deporting her after an appointment for permanent residency.
Estrada Juarez entered the United States at age 15 and expressed relief, noting separation from her daughter in California.
DHS claims a prior deportation, while her attorneys say her last entry was lawful.

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A federal judge ordered U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration to return Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez within seven days.
Judge Dena Coggins ruled immigration authorities violated protections by deporting her after an appointment for permanent residency.
Estrada Juarez entered the United States at age 15 and expressed relief, noting separation from her daughter in California.
DHS claims a prior deportation, while her attorneys say her last entry was lawful.