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Domestic violence survivor deported to Nicaragua despite legal protections

Sep 15, 2026

Country of origin: Nicaragua

Domestic violence survivor deported to Nicaragua despite legal protections
Photo via independent.co.uk

An unnamed client of immigration attorney Javier Rivera, a victim of domestic violence with legal protections meant to shield her from removal, was deported to Nicaragua in August. A federal court has already ordered her return to the United States. Rivera said the administration is 'in such a hurry to kick people out... that they aren't actually looking at the legality of some of this stuff.'

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