US apologizes for deportation error in Babson student case involving Any Lucia Lopez Belloza
TL;DR
U.S. officials told a federal court they’re sorry for a deportation error that moved Babson College freshman Any Lucia Lopez Belloza to Honduras after a November court order to halt removal. The government argued the deportation was lawful because a 2016 immigration judge order remained in effect, while acknowledging an ICE officer mistakenly believed the order no longer applied and failed to cancel the mission. The judge signaled limited jurisdiction to hold the government in contempt but noted the removal violated the court order. Belloza’s attorney urged remedies, including allowing her to return to finish her studies or reopen the underlying removal case.
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