U.S. Targets Deportation in NY Harbor Boat Crash Killing Mother and Infant
TL;DR
The federal government will seek to deport Manuel Ernesto Hernandez-Umana, a Salvadoran national who illegally entered the U.S. and captained an unregistered, over-capacity harbor tour boat without infant flotation devices near Liberty Island, causing a capsize that killed a mother and her 5-month-old daughter. He faces two counts of misconduct and neglect of a ship officer resulting in death; prosecutors say the vessel lacked licensing and safety compliance. Hernandez was released on bail and awaits SDNY proceedings, while DHS vows swift removal after justice.
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