A Louisiana federal judge has expressed serious concerns regarding the deportation of a two-year-old U.S. citizen, identified as VML, to Honduras potentially lacking legal safeguards, as the Trump administration intensifies its immigration enforcement strategies.
US Judge Questions Deportation of Toddler Citizen Amid Trump’s Immigration Policy
US Judge Questions Deportation of Toddler Citizen Amid Trump’s Immigration Policy
Federal judge raises concerns over possible deportation of US citizen toddler without due process under the Trump administration's new policies.
Judge Terry Doughty announced there exists a "strong suspicion" that VML was deported along with her mother and sister without a just process following their apprehension during a routine immigration appointment in New Orleans. The judge's statement points to the potential violation of constitutional rights, emphasizing that U.S. citizenship shields individuals from such deportation actions.
According to court documents, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims that the mother voluntarily chose to take her children back to Honduras. Communication attempts between the judge and the mother were reportedly thwarted by government attorneys representing that the family had already been released in their home country.
While the immigration status of VML's family remains ambiguous, the judge asserted that it is unlawful to deport or detain U.S. citizens, leading to a scheduled hearing aimed at clarifying the circumstances surrounding the case.
Similar cases illustrate the challenges faced by immigrant families under current policies. In another incident, a Cuban woman and her infant daughter were similarly deported after being detained during an immigration check, raising humanitarian concerns as the child suffers from medical issues that require care.
As deportations continue to rise following Trump’s re-election, the administration faces scrutiny and multiple legal challenges, highlighting a broader contention surrounding the enforcement of stringent immigration laws.
According to court documents, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claims that the mother voluntarily chose to take her children back to Honduras. Communication attempts between the judge and the mother were reportedly thwarted by government attorneys representing that the family had already been released in their home country.
While the immigration status of VML's family remains ambiguous, the judge asserted that it is unlawful to deport or detain U.S. citizens, leading to a scheduled hearing aimed at clarifying the circumstances surrounding the case.
Similar cases illustrate the challenges faced by immigrant families under current policies. In another incident, a Cuban woman and her infant daughter were similarly deported after being detained during an immigration check, raising humanitarian concerns as the child suffers from medical issues that require care.
As deportations continue to rise following Trump’s re-election, the administration faces scrutiny and multiple legal challenges, highlighting a broader contention surrounding the enforcement of stringent immigration laws.
