DACA recipient arrested at traffic stop, faces deportation after six weeks in ICE custody
May 19, 2026 · Oklahoma, Mexico

A man who arrived in the United States at age two and was part of the DACA program was arrested during a traffic stop for a headlight violation and driving without a license. He was detained by ICE for six weeks across three facilities before being released on bond. He now faces deportation to Mexico within 120 days despite having no criminal history and having lived in the U.S. for nearly his entire life.
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