Maryland Teen Graduates High School Amid Family Separation Due to Deportation
Mark, a 17-year-old from Maryland, recently graduated high school without his father, who was deported to El Salvador by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Mark's father, Marco, was arrested in Maryland and deported in March, leaving Mark to complete his senior year under challenging circumstances. Despite the emotional and financial strain, Mark managed to graduate, with his father watching the ceremony via livestream from Mexico. The family had attempted to fight the deportation, but their efforts were unsuccessful.