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He was detained by ICE. Here's what happened when he lawyered up

Summary

An immigrant detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) faced deportation to a country he had never lived in. After hiring a lawyer, his case highlights issues in the deportation system.

Key Facts

  • ICE detained an immigrant and planned to deport him to a foreign country.
  • The immigrant had never lived in the country to which he was to be deported.
  • The immigrant hired a lawyer to help with his case.
  • Hiring legal help shows the challenges and shortcomings of the current deportation system.
  • The case illustrates problems with mass deportation efforts in the U.S.

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