US EditionRemoval Halted for DACA Recipient, Catalina "Xochitl" Santiago
Federal judges issued temporary restraining orders halting deportation and transfer of two El Paso DACA recipients amid legal challenges citing procedural concerns and due process rights.
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Removal halted for DACA recipient, Catalina "Xochitl" Santiago
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)-- One of the attorneys for Catalina "Xochitl" Santiago confirmed to ABC-7 that Judge Michael Pleters dismissed the federal government’s deportation case against Santiago. Xochitl’s habeas petition is still pending in federal court. According to ICE, Santiago still has DACA status, which is set to expire April 29, 2026. Santiago was arrested by Customs and Border Patrol on August 3, at El Paso International Airport. One of t…
Immigration judge halts removal of El Pasoan Xochitl Santiago as federal courts block deportation, transfer of her and another DACA recipient
Paulo Cesar Gamez Lira of Horizon City, shown here with his mother, is being detained by ICE although he’s a DACA recipient. (Courtesy Gamez Lira family) 7:20 p.m. Sept. 9: This story has been updated to include attorneys for Catalina “Xochitl” Santiago saying that an immigration judge on Monday terminated her removal proceedings. 4:30 p.m. Sept. 9: This story has been updated to reflect that a federal judge has issued a temporary restraining or…
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