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Nine-month pregnant U.S. citizen detained by ICE, released after citizenship discovered

Sep 11, 2025 · New York, NY, Guatemala

Nine-month pregnant U.S. citizen detained by ICE, released after citizenship discovered

Cary López Alvarado, a U.S. citizen, was arrested by ICE while nine months pregnant after exiting immigration court in New York City alongside her husband, a Guatemalan immigrant. ICE detained her overnight but released her after discovering her citizenship status. She experienced sharp stomach pains immediately after release and gave birth days later. She has filed a claim against the federal government seeking $1 million, citing unlawful arrest and unconstitutional conduct. Her husband has since been deported, leaving her without income and uncertain about childcare arrangements.

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