Man Deported Despite Active Appeal | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 1, 2026 · 1m

A man named Francisco Gonzalez Perez was deported to Mexico despite an ongoing immigration appeal — a move his lawyer calls illegal. His wife discovered his detention via social media after he was pulled over while driving to work. Though a judge had previously ordered deportation, the appeal remains active, making his removal premature. ICE has since acknowledged the error and is working to bring him back to continue his case — even texting his attorney to coordinate his return. The family now faces mounting stress as they wait for official clarification from ICE. Listen in comfort:Get a…