Three families, including mothers and their US citizen children, were deported to Honduras after attending routine ICE check-ins. One case involved a 4-year-old receiving cancer treatment, and another a 2-year-old. Attorneys dispute government claims that the mothers requested to take their children, citing a lack of due process and the severe medical needs of one child. These deportations highlight concerns regarding the Trump administration’s immigration policies and the potential for arbitrary removal of US citizens. Advocates argue the actions are unlawful and unconstitutional.
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A federal judge expressed “strong suspicion” that a two-year-old US citizen, VML, was deported to Honduras with her mother without due process. The judge noted the illegality and unconstitutionality of deporting a US citizen without meaningful process and scheduled a hearing to investigate. While the Department of Homeland Security claims the mother chose to take the child, the judge’s concern highlights potential violations of the child’s rights. This case, along with a similar incident involving a breastfeeding infant, underscores concerns about due process within the context of increased deportations under the Trump administration.
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A federal judge has ordered a May 16 hearing to investigate the potential unlawful deportation of a two-year-old U.S. citizen to Honduras with her mother. The government claims the mother consented, citing a handwritten letter, but the judge expresses doubt. The child’s father also contests the deportation, alleging insufficient contact with his wife and requesting his daughter’s return. The judge’s concerns center on whether the deportation occurred without due process, prompting the scheduled hearing.
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ICE deported three U.S. citizen children, a fact that is deeply disturbing and raises serious questions about due process and basic human rights. The circumstances surrounding these deportations are particularly egregious, highlighting a blatant disregard for the well-being of these vulnerable individuals.
One of the children was suffering from a rare and aggressive form of metastatic cancer. This child was deported without access to their necessary medication or the ability to consult with their physicians, despite ICE having been informed of their urgent medical needs beforehand. This action demonstrates a callous indifference to the child’s suffering and raises profound ethical concerns.… Continue reading
Aldo Martinez-Gomez, a lifelong California resident, received a DHS deportation order demanding his immediate departure from the United States, threatening prosecution and fines. This erroneous notice, also received by another US citizen, appears to stem from a data entry error, with the DHS attributing the issue to migrant contact information mistakenly linked to US citizens. Martinez-Gomez, a non-profit advocate for immigrants, fears the order is linked to his work and worries about potential detention. Despite providing proof of citizenship, he is making contingency plans due to the unsettling situation.
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A U.S. citizen and immigration attorney, Nicole Micheroni, received a federal email erroneously ordering her deportation within seven days. The email, seemingly part of a larger DHS initiative terminating parole for numerous immigrants, was flagged as concerning due to its threatening language and questionable authenticity. DHS attributed the error to the use of an alien’s email address, which may have been a personal contact. Micheroni, who shared her experience widely online, believes the incident reflects a broader issue of carelessness and potential intimidation tactics regarding immigration policy.
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The legality of removing U.S. citizens, a question posed to the government, is addressed: It is legally impossible to deport U.S. citizens. While President Trump has publicly and privately discussed the “potential” deportation of citizens, this refers solely to violent, repeat offenders. Therefore, no U.S. citizens are subject to removal based on current law.
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John Q. Hosedrinker 
Matt Underwood