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“Flagrant Violation”: Judge Orders Return of Mother Deported Despite DACA

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On Monday, a federal judge in California ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return to the United States of a Sacramento mother who was detained at her February green card interview and deported to Mexico within 24 hours. Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez had active protection from deportation under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which temporarily shields und...
This case highlights tensions between individual rights and immigration policy. The government's actions appear to violate Estrada Juarez's due process rights by reinstating a decades-old removal order without her knowledge or the required supervising officer's signature. The administration's opposition to the court order underscores their stance on immigration enforcement, potentially leading to further legal battles. The emotional impact on Estrada Juarez and Bello, an only child, raises quest...