Mon Apr 28 13:00:00 UTC 2025: **US Citizens Deported to Honduras Amidst Immigration Crackdown; Outrage Over Child with Cancer**
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Three US citizen children, including a four-year-old undergoing cancer treatment, were deported to Honduras last week along with their mothers, sparking outrage among advocacy groups and legal professionals. The ACLU and the National Immigration Project reported that the deportations occurred after the mothers attended routine check-ins with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of the Intensive Supervision Appearance Program (ISAP) in Louisiana.
One case involved a mother deported with her two-year-old, while another saw a mother deported with her four- and seven-year-old children. Attorneys argue the deportations violate due process, highlighting concerns about the Trump administration’s immigration policies.
The cases have drawn particular attention due to the four-year-old’s ongoing cancer treatment and the fact that all three children are US citizens. Lawyers representing the families claim the mothers were not given a choice regarding their children’s deportation and that the government’s assertion that the mothers requested to take their children to Honduras is false. They cite a handwritten note, reportedly from one of the mothers, which they contend does not reflect a clear choice.
ICE has yet to comment publicly on the deportations. However, officials including Senator Marco Rubio have stated that if a parent who is in the US illegally wishes to be deported, they can take their children with them. Advocates dispute this, emphasizing the lack of due process and the severity of the situation.
The ACLU of Louisiana’s executive director, Alanah Odoms, stated, “If ICE can do this to these mothers and these children… none of us are safe from this kind of lawlessness.” The incident underscores ongoing debates about the balance between immigration enforcement and the rights of US citizens. Legal challenges are expected.
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