ICE attempts to deport Arizona woman after 30 years without hearing
Aug 4, 2025·Location: Phoenix, AZ
Country of origin: Guatemala
Federal immigration authorities attempted to quickly deport Mirta Amarilis Co Tupul, a 38-year-old Guatemalan woman who has lived in the U.S. for nearly 30 years, through expedited removal proceedings that bypass immigration court hearings. A federal court granted an emergency request to temporarily pause her deportation while the case proceeds. Her lawyers argue the Trump administration is stretching immigration law to fast-track deportations.
Sources
- Can the U.S. deport someone who’s lived here for 30 years without an immigration hearing?
Los Angeles Times·Aug 4, 2025·archived copy
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