Summary
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported a chef named Sergio Garcia, who had lived in the United States for 36 years. Garcia, who had no criminal record except for a decades-old deportation order, was arrested in Texas and quickly deported to Mexico. His case highlights ongoing concerns about deportations under President Trump's administration, which has prioritized removing undocumented immigrants.
Key Facts
- Sergio Garcia was deported after living in the U.S. for 36 years.
- He originally came to the U.S. in 1989 and overstayed his visa.
- Garcia had a decades-old deportation order but no other criminal record.
- ICE arrested him at his food truck in Texas and deported him within a day.
- Garcia's case is part of a broader effort by President Trump to increase deportations.
- Garcia and his wife tried to become U.S. citizens for 25 years.
- After deportation, Garcia was unable to contact his family for 36 days.
- His wife reunited with him in Mexico, while their four children stayed in the U.S.
