A COLLEGE STUDENT DEPORTED: WHAT THE BABSON CASE REVEALS ABOUT US IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

A COLLEGE STUDENT DEPORTED: WHAT THE BABSON CASE REVEALS ABOUT US IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT

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“A 19-year-old college student with no criminal record was deported from the United States — despite a federal court order meant to protect her. This is the story of a Babson College freshman, and why her case has ignited national debate about who U.S. immigration enforcement is really targeting. Today, we’ll look at what happened, why it matters, and what this case reveals about broader deportation practices.” WHO IS THE STUDENT? “The student is Any Lucía López Belloza, a freshman at Babson College in Massachusetts. She came to the United States from Honduras in 2014, when she was just eight years old, and grew up in the U.S. She had no criminal record, was enrolled full-time in college, and was pursuing a degree in business.” WHAT HAPPENED? “In November 2025, López Belloza was stopped by immigration authorities at Boston Logan International Airport while trying to fly to Texas for Thanksgiving. She was detained by ICE and transferred out of Massachusetts. Her attorney quickly obtained a federal court order directing the government not to deport her for at least 72 hours while the case was reviewed. Despite that order, she was removed from the United States and deported to Honduras.” THE COURT ORDER ISSUE “In federal court, government attorneys later admitted the deportation violated the court order and formally apologized, calling it a ‘mistake.’ ICE argued that an officer misunderstood the order and that an older removal order from years earlier justified the deportation. Immigration advocates strongly dispute that explanation and say the incident raises serious concerns about due process and respect for judicial authority.” WHY THIS CASE DREW NATIONAL ATTENTION “This case gained attention because it directly contradicts repeated claims that immigration enforcement is focused only on ‘criminals’ or public safety threats. López Belloza was: • A college student • With no criminal history • With deep ties to the United States Yet she was deported anyway.” BROADER DEPORTATION CONCERNS “Advocates say this case reflects a broader pattern: • Students, workers, and long-term residents are being swept up in enforcement actions • Discretion is being applied aggressively • Even people with pending legal protections are at risk Critics argue that deportation priorities are far broader in practice than they are in public messaging.” WHERE IS SHE NOW? “López Belloza is currently living in Honduras, studying remotely, and trying to continue her education. Her legal team is asking the courts to allow her return, either by reopening her case or through a student visa. As of now, no order has required the government to bring her back.” WHY THIS CASE MATTERS “This case raises critical questions: • Are court orders being respected in immigration enforcement? • Who is really being targeted by deportation policies? • And how much discretion do enforcement agencies have over people’s lives? For many families and students, this case confirms fears that no one is truly safe from sudden deportation.” “This isn’t just about one student. It’s about due process, accountability, and whether immigration enforcement aligns with its stated goals. When law-abiding students are deported despite court orders, the system itself deserves scrutiny.”

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