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Settlement beneficiary detained five months despite legal status, ICE violates separation agreement

Apr 13, 2026 · Louisiana, Honduras

Settlement beneficiary detained five months despite legal status, ICE violates separation agreement

A 23-year-old Honduran man granted legal status and work authorization under a federal court settlement for families separated by the Trump administration's zero tolerance policy was arrested by ICE in October 2025 after Louisiana wildlife officers reported him for target shooting in a protected area. Despite possessing valid immigration documents and parole status, he was detained for over five months and issued a deportation order on January 6, 2026. At least 25 other people with similar legal protections have been detained or deported by ICE in recent months. The government has also imposed new $1,000-per-person fees and canceled contracts with legal service providers, violating the terms of the federal settlement agreement. The ACLU filed a motion for his release on April 1, 2026.

Timeline

Apr 1, 2026ACLU filed motion for release; case remains unresolved after five months in detention
Jan 6, 2026Deportation order issued against detainee
Oct 1, 2025Honduran man arrested by ICE after Louisiana wildlife officers reported him for target shooting in protected area

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