ICE Deports DACA Recipient, Sparking Legal Battle Over Immigration Policies
Jessica Treviño Villegas, a DACA recipient, has been deported to Mexico despite having legal permission to remain in the U.S. until 2027. Her attorney has filed a lawsuit in Texas, arguing that her removal was unlawful and seeking her return. Villegas, who has lived in the U.S. since age 7, was deported after being detained by DHS agents. The case has drawn attention to the treatment of DACA recipients under current immigration policies, with advocates arguing that it reflects a broader strategy to target individuals protected by DACA.