Miguel Lopez, a long-time resident of Livermore, was deported by immigration officials hours before a court order required his continued presence in the U.S. Judge Trina Thompson criticized the immigration system for its inequities, reflecting on America's historical role as a refuge for immigrants. Lopez's attorney expressed frustration over the timing of the deportation, as Lopez learned about it after being sent to Tijuana, Mexico. His case underscores a pattern of ICE detaining individuals during interactions with immigration proceedings, challenging the narrative surrounding immigrants in America.
Judge Trina Thompson emphasized the inequities in immigration processes, stating they stain the principles of welcoming immigrants, undermined by recent enforcement actions.
Lopez, who has lived in the U.S. for decades, had been attempting to gain legal citizenship while being a taxpaying member of his community.
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