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Pregnant woman deported despite medical warnings against flying

Apr 5, 2026

Pregnant woman deported despite medical warnings against flying

According to reporting from SA Current, a pregnant woman named Juana was ordered deported by ICE when she was near her due date. Medical professionals and airlines told ICE she was too pregnant to safely fly, but ICE continued seeking officials willing to authorize her travel anyway. The case highlights failures in ICE's own policies protecting pregnant detainees.

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