U.S. Court Questions Recent Deportations of Children Born in the U.S.
A federal judge raises concerns after a 2-year-old U.S. citizen and her family are deported, calling the process into question amid immigration crackdowns.
The unorthodox policy and the frequent avoidance of due process has brought about a clash with the judicial branch of the US government in a battle over the constitution.
Trump officials deport two-year-old US citizen and mother of one-year-old girl
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The judge detailed in his order how the court tried to reach the toddler’s mother on Friday knowing that they were being flown out of the U.S. at the time, but was informed by government lawyers that the woman could not be contacted because she and presumably her daughter “had just been released in Honduras.”
Judge questions ICE over reported removal of U.S. toddler ‘with no meaningful process’
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VML is just the latest to be ensnared in the messy legal process as the Trump administration has rushed to remove as many undocumented immigrants as it can.
U.S. judge says 2-year-old apparently deported to Honduras 'with no meaningful process'
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Lawyers say that ICE has deported the mother of a baby and a 2-year-old who is a US citizen
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Summary
U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty criticized the deportation of a 2-year-old U.S. citizen and her mother, amid broader concerns of due process violations in immigration cases. Two families were reportedly deported quickly following routine ICE check-ins, prompting civil rights group outrage and legal scrutiny. The ACLU characterized these events as part of a troubling pattern under the Trump administration's immigration policies, highlighting the separation of families and the expedited removal of U.S. citizens. Doughty scheduled a hearing to further investigate these practices and ensure the legality of such actions.
Perspectives
The deportation of a 2-year-old U.S. citizen alongside her Honduran mother and her 11-year-old sister during a routine ICE check-in raises significant concerns regarding the proper legal processes followed by the Trump administration, particularly the lack of meaningful opportunity for legal counsel and family communication.
U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty expressed strong suspicion that the deportation was conducted without adhering to due process, scheduling a hearing to address the concerns.
The American Civil Liberties Union and other advocacy groups have condemned these actions as part of a broader pattern of abuse of power by the Trump administration, particularly targeting families and minors, and bypassing fundamental legal rights.