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San Diego Haitian minor federal custody case

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2026-11-09 21:48 UTC → 2026-11-10 23:17 UTC · added ~~removed~~

An 8-year-old Haitian boy was taken into federal custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in San Diego during a scheduled immigration appointment. The child, a third grader at Fay Elementary School, had been living with his uncle and cousins following the deportation of his father in March 2025. ICE officials classified the child as an unaccompanied minor under the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act because the uncle could not establish legal guardianship. The agency stated the decision was made out of an abundance of caution to ensure the child's safety, noting that no wrongdoing or abuse by the uncle was alleged. The child was subsequently transferred to the care of the Office of Refugee Resettlement. Local representatives, the San Diego Unified School District, and the Haitian Bridge Alliance have called for the boy to be reunited with his family. The school district noted that the uncle is listed as an authorized caregiver on school records and has written to the Department of Homeland Security requesting the child's release to maintain educational continuity. The district has also provided psychological support to affected students and teachers. Democratic lawmakers, including Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, have requested information regarding the child's whereabouts and safety. It has been noted that the boy previously held Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which was recently terminated following a Supreme Court decision.

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