Mother of 6-year-old L.A. boy battling leukemia files lawsuit to stop immediate deportation
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A Honduran woman has initiated a lawsuit against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Trump administration, challenging the detention of her and her two children in a Texas facility. Citing the poor health of her 6-year-old son, who has leukemia, she seeks a preliminary injunction to prevent their deportation. The lawsuit claims violations of their constitutional rights, including due process and unlawful arrest. Supported by various legal advocacy groups, the case underscores significant issues within the immigration system, especially surrounding families with urgent medical needs.
The Honduran mother argues that the government's actions breached her family’s constitutional rights, including those under the Fifth and Fourth Amendments.
As her 6-year-old son suffers from cancer, she seeks an immediate release and an injunction against deportation, highlighting the urgency of their situation.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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