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Jennifer Santos shackled 30 hours during ICE transport, deportation postponed after 7-month detention

May 12, 2026 · Honduras

Jennifer Santos shackled 30 hours during ICE transport, deportation postponed after 7-month detention

Jennifer Santos, a Colombian national with valid work authorization through 2029, was detained by ICE after attending a routine immigration appointment in Texas on October 15, 2025. She was held for seven months and then transported while shackled at the neck, hands, and feet for 30 hours from Texas to Louisiana for deportation to Honduras. Honduras did not authorize her entry, and she was returned to Texas. Her family alleges ICE subjected her to inhumane treatment and reports she was pursuing permanent residency. Her deportation was subsequently postponed, and her family is requesting she be deported to Colombia instead.

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May 12, 2026After 7 months in detention, Santos transported while shackled at neck, hands, and feet for 30 hours from Texas to Louisiana
May 12, 2026Honduras did not authorize Santos' entry; she was returned to Texas and deportation was postponed
Oct 15, 2025Jennifer Santos detained by ICE after attending routine immigration appointment in Texas

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