On November 20, a 19‑year‑old student from Babson College was stopped at Boston’s Logan Airport heading to Texas for Thanksgiving, arrested by federal immigration agents, and subsequently ordered to leave the U.S. for Honduras.
Detained at Boston Airport
The 19‑year‑old student was prevented from boarding a flight to Texas and was taken into custody by federal immigration agents on November 20, amid complaints of a faulty boarding pass.
Legal Background on Deportation Case
Her lawyer, Todd Pomerleau, notes that a 2017 court ruling had precluded removal from the country and that no formal deportation order had yet been issued, despite the Department of Homeland Security’s claim of a “fair process.”
California Bans Face‑Covering by Law Enforcement
In September, California became the first U.S. state to prohibit officers, including federal immigration agents, from covering their faces during official duties, a measure prompted by mask‑wearing raids that sparked protests.
