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Grandfather of Uvalde survivor deported, reunited with family after four months in Honduras

May 23, 2026 · Uvalde, TX

Grandfather of Uvalde survivor deported, reunited with family after four months in Honduras

Jose Danilo Diaz Sandoval, who had lived in the U.S. for nearly 20 years and was in the process of obtaining a green card, was detained and deported by ICE in January 2026. His granddaughter Malani, whom he was raising, is a survivor of the 2022 Uvalde school shooting. Diaz's wife is a U.S. citizen. After spending four months in Honduras, he returned to the United States following legal efforts by his family.

Timeline

May 23, 2026After four months in Honduras and legal efforts by family, Diaz returned to the United States
Jan 2026Jose Danilo Diaz Sandoval detained and deported by ICE despite being in green card process
Jan 2026Diaz deported to Honduras, separated from his granddaughter and family in the U.S.

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