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Man fights deportation after 40 years in U.S.

Oct 28, 2025·Location: California

Country of origin: Mexico

Man fights deportation after 40 years in U.S.
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Miguel Lopez is an undocumented man who has lived the majority of his life in the United States. A court case on Tuesday revealed a possible path for Miguel to return to Livermore and his wife and three children and granddaughter. His deportation order was based on the Department of Homeland Security's decision in 2014 to revoke his green card — an order he has continued to contest. His attorney argues that the 2014 decision violated his due process rights to review the decision. If granted, lawyers can begin presenting arguments about whether Lopez will receive a review of that 2014 decision to uphold the revocation of his green card.

Timeline

Oct 9, 2025—Court reveals possible path for Miguel Lopez to return to Livermore and reunite with family
Oct 8, 2025—Court case held to determine if Miguel Lopez can challenge the 2014 green card revocation decision
2014—Department of Homeland Security revokes Miguel Lopez's green card
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