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Homeland Security Says Father and Son Deported Together

8/28/2026

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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the father and son were deported together at the father's request.
ICE offered the father a choice to be deported alone or with his son.
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico criticized the deportation, saying 5-year-old Liam should have started kindergarten.
U.S. Rep. Greg Casar demanded Liam’s immediate release and the closure of the Dilley Immigration Processing Center.

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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the father and son were deported together at the father's request.
ICE offered the father a choice to be deported alone or with his son.
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico criticized the deportation, saying 5-year-old Liam should have started kindergarten.
U.S. Rep. Greg Casar demanded Liam’s immediate release and the closure of the Dilley Immigration Processing Center.