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Venezuelan Family Seeks Release After Self-Deportation | Birmingham News
A Venezuelan family of three, including a seven-year-old girl, were shocked to be arrested and detained after voluntarily attempting to return home — despite following all instructions and even waiving their rights. They had lived legally in Texas for years, and after discovering the mother’s pregnancy, they followed Trump-era guidance to self-deport. Now held at Dilley Detention Center for over a month, they’re pleading with Senator Katie Britt for help, citing their daughter’s anguish and the mother’s deteriorating health. ICE says their removal order is now being withdrawn, clearing the…
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