A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of two mothers and their children, all U.S. citizens, alleging they were unlawfully deported to Honduras by immigration authorities. Despite having American citizenship, the children, including a 5-year-old with Stage 4 kidney cancer, were deported with their parents without proper due process or consideration for their medical needs. The suit claims the mothers were denied access to legal counsel and were not given a choice regarding their children’s deportation, despite expressing a desire for their children to remain in the U.S. The families were reportedly deported following immigration check-in appointments where they were told to bring their children and their passports. The plaintiffs are seeking a jury trial, damages, and to be returned to the United States, arguing that their deportation was unlawful.
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A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of OCG, a Guatemalan asylum seeker deported to Mexico despite facing threats of harm in both countries. The judge found OCG’s deportation lacked due process, citing his past experiences of homophobic violence in Guatemala and kidnapping and rape in Mexico. The ruling follows other recent court findings against the Trump administration for unlawful deportations to third countries, including a case involving seven immigrants sent to South Sudan with insufficient notice. The judge emphasized the simplicity of returning OCG, contrasting it with previous legal disputes over the definition of “facilitate.” This order adds to a growing body of legal challenges against the Trump administration’s deportation practices.
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Following the unlawful deportation of Abrego Garcia to El Salvador, the Supreme Court mandated his repatriation, an order echoed by U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis. Despite these rulings, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has failed to act, citing unsubstantiated claims of gang affiliation based on his tattoos. The DOJ’s response to subsequent inquiries was dismissive, refusing to answer questions and incorrectly identifying El Salvador while dismissing the court orders as a “false premise.” This inaction directly contradicts the Supreme Court’s directive to “facilitate” Abrego Garcia’s return to the United States.
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John Q. Hosedrinker