Immigration Enforcement Concerns - A DACA recipient, Javier Diaz Santana, who is deaf and mute, was detained for nearly a month despite having DACA protection since 2013 [1][2][4][6] - Agents allegedly did not acknowledge or address Santana's DACA status during his detention [5][6] - Santana was held for 24 hours without food or water [7] Communication Barriers and Support - Initial reports suggest a lack of adequate communication support for Santana, who is deaf and non-verbal, during his arrest and detention [5][6][7] - While DHS claims to have provided a communications board and an ASL interpreter, the lawyer indicates an interpreter was only provided at the bond hearing after a motion was filed [9][10][11] - The court clerk initially had no record of Santana needing an ASL interpreter [11] Legal and DACA Status - Santana's DACA status is valid through 2027, providing deferral from deportation [12][13] - Legal proceedings are ongoing, with hopes to administratively close the deportation proceedings [13]

A California DACA recipient is on the brink of deportation after a wrong turn at the border. Eric Hernandez, a ride share driver. An accidental crossing into Mexico from San Diego cost him his freedom. According to his attorney, his attorney says he picked up a fair that was headed to a neighborhood right by the border. On the way, he missed an exit on the highway. Unable to turn around, he crossed into Mexico and then right into the hands of border agents. His pregnant wife and mother of three children fea ...

Tonight, a California DACA recipient is on the brink of deportation after a wrong turn at the border. For Eric Hernandez, a ride share driver, an accidental crossing into Mexico from San Diego cost him his freedom, according to his attorney. His attorney says he picked up a fair that was headed to a neighborhood right by the border.On the way, he missed an exit on the highway. Unable to turn around, he crossed into Mexico and then right into the hands of border agents. Oh my god.Like, I don't know what I'm ...

Caroline Diaz Gangalves came to the United States as a child and was given dreamer status. But after a traffic stop earlier this month, she was detained by ICE and brought to a detention center despite her being in the country legally where she says she felt scared and alone. Diaz Gonalves's arrest for a traffic stop is one of many that have raised questions about Trump's continued promises to prioritize detaining the worst of the worst.The Department of Homeland Security will be required to detain all ille ...