Felipe Zapata Velasquez, a Colombian international student at the University of Florida, is detained at Krome Detention Center after being arrested for expired license and registration. His situation emphasizes the increased targeting of lawful immigrant students by immigration authorities under the Trump administration. Despite graduating from Santa Fe College in 2023 and receiving assistance from the UF International Center, he faces the prospect of deportation after being presented with two options by ICE: remain in detention or voluntarily sign a deportation order. This incident reflects ongoing concerns about immigration enforcement affecting international students in the U.S.
Zapata Velasquez, a Colombian student at UF, is detained in Miami over expired documents, highlighting increased targeting of lawful international students under the Trump administration.
Reports indicate that Zapata Velasquez has not been heard from since his transfer to Krome Detention Center, raising concerns about the treatment of international students.
ICE presented two options to Zapata Velasquez: remain in jail while his case is resolved or sign a deportation order, reflecting the harsh realities of immigration enforcement.
The case of Zapata Velasquez aligns with broader patterns of federal agents detaining students publicly advocating for immigration reform, amplifying fears among foreign students.
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