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Trump Administration Pushes Deportation of Anchorage Boy Without DNA Evidence

5/2/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration seeks to deport a 12-year-old Anchorage boy despite lacking DNA proof of his citizen father.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services placed the child in removal proceedings and requested DNA evidence.
Attorney Margaret Stock says photos, videos and birthday messages demonstrate the father-son relationship.
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson called the boy and his mother illegal immigrants and noted a court date.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration seeks to deport a 12-year-old Anchorage boy despite lacking DNA proof of his citizen father.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services placed the child in removal proceedings and requested DNA evidence.
Attorney Margaret Stock says photos, videos and birthday messages demonstrate the father-son relationship.
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson called the boy and his mother illegal immigrants and noted a court date.