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Honduran mother detained at routine check-in, deported, separated from four kids

Aug 16, 2026·Location: Baltimore, MD

Country of origin: Honduras

Honduran mother detained at routine check-in, deported, separated from four kids

L, who came to the U.S. from Honduras in 2012 to escape gun violence, was unexpectedly detained during a routine immigration check-in and later deported to Honduras, leaving behind four children ages 15, 9, 3, and 2. Her mother, M, took unpaid leave from work to care for the grandchildren and support L's case, during which time she lost her health insurance and access to care for her diabetes. A GoFundMe campaign is raising money for plane tickets to reunite the children with their mother, M's lost wages, and legal fees.

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