On March 15, Judge James E. Boasberg ordered the Trump administration to cease deportations of Venezuelan migrants. However, Franyeli Carolina Zambrano Manrique was already on a plane, unaware that instead of returning to Venezuela, she was being flown to Guatemala and El Salvador. Along with seven other women, Franyeli's deportation contradicted legal directives, with families eagerly awaiting their return at home. The incident highlighted chaos and distress surrounding ICE operations, as detainees were left feeling kidnapped by authorities and deceived regarding their final destinations.
Franyeli Carolina Zambrano Manrique and other women believed they were being deported to Venezuela, only to discover they were instead taken to Guatemala and El Salvador.
Judge Boasberg's order was ignored as Franyeli and seven others were deported, despite legal warnings against the expulsions by the U.S. District Court.
Amidst joy and sadness about returning home, Franyeli described feeling uncomfortable on the deportation flight, restrained by handcuffs.
Families of the detainees felt their loved ones had been kidnapped by ICE, as arrangements were made for their arrival in Venezuela that never occurred.
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