Guatemalan father of four deported after 25 years in U.S. community
Sep 30, 2026·Location: Leesburg, VA
Country of origin: Guatemala

A Guatemalan father who had lived in his community for 25 years, working and attending church while raising four daughters, was arrested by ICE and deported to Guatemala within five days. His wife is now raising their four girls alone and struggling to pay rent and cover basic needs. A GoFundMe campaign was launched by community members to help the family cover rent and relocate to a more affordable home.
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