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Judge Calls Deportation of DACA Recipient a "Violation"

4/1/2026

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Maria de Jesús Estrada Juárez, a Mexican citizen, was deported from the United States in February after 27 years there.
U.S. District Judge Dena Coggins called the deportation a "flagrant violation" of due process and DACA protections.
The Department of Homeland Security defended the action, saying it followed orders.
Estrada Juárez described the separation as emotionally painful.
Damaris Bello said reunion is important for healing and moving forward as a family.

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Story summary

Maria de Jesús Estrada Juárez, a Mexican citizen, was deported from the United States in February after 27 years there.
U.S. District Judge Dena Coggins called the deportation a "flagrant violation" of due process and DACA protections.
The Department of Homeland Security defended the action, saying it followed orders.
Estrada Juárez described the separation as emotionally painful.
Damaris Bello said reunion is important for healing and moving forward as a family.