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5-year-old U.S. citizen separated from detained mother in ICE custody

Jul 21, 2025 · Austin, TX, Mexico

5-year-old U.S. citizen separated from detained mother in ICE custody

A 5-year-old girl identified as a U.S. citizen was taken into ICE custody along with her mother after Austin police responded to a disturbance call and identified the mother with an ICE administrative warrant. The family has been unable to locate the child in government databases and is seeking custody arrangements so she can stay with relatives while her mother remains detained.

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