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New father detained by ICE, deported to Guatemala, leaves infant and partner

Feb 9, 2026·Location: PG, MD

Country of origin: Guatemala

New father detained by ICE, deported to Guatemala, leaves infant and partner
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Roberto was arrested and detained by ICE while driving to work nine days after the birth of his son in mid-February 2026. He was held in detention for two months at an unknown location, then deported to Guatemala. His partner María was left alone to care for their newborn without support or knowledge of his whereabouts.

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