University of Florida Student Deported After Traffic Stop Sparks Outcry
A University of Florida student was deported to Colombia following a traffic stop that led to his detention by ICE. The incident, triggered by an expired driver’s license, has resulted in protests and demands for accountability from lawmakers. Body camera footage revealed the moment the student was pulled over in Gainesville before being taken into custody. Family members reported that he was sent to an immigration detention facility before his voluntary return to Colombia. This situation has drawn criticism regarding immigration enforcement practices, with some officials labeling it a government-funded kidnapping program.
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