U.S. Government Unable to Locate Venezuelan Man Deported From Houston
- Widmer Agelviz-Sanguino, a 24-year-old Venezuelan refugee, disappeared from ICE custody in Houston after being deported in March 2025.
- He and his family arrived in Houston in fall 2024 through a UN refugee program after a rigorous vetting process, but he was detained over tattoos linked to a gang.
- A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to confirm Agelviz-Sanguino’s whereabouts, restore attorney-client communication, and provide health updates within 24 hours.
- Despite media reports suggesting he was deported to El Salvador's CECOT prison, the government declared it has no reliable information about his location or well-being.
- The case highlights issues of detainee tracking and government transparency, with attorneys considering appeals as they await compliance with court orders.
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ICE arrests asylum seeker who fled Venezuelan military
A man seeking asylum in San Diego after defecting from the Venezuelan military was arrested by ICE agents at the federal courthouse following an immigration hearing, according to his attorney, who said if he’s deported back to Venezuela, he will immediately be killed. Michael Hirman represents the 22-year-old man, whose family asked that he be identified only as José, out of fear for his safety. Hirman said José was a lieutenant in the Venezuela…
Trump Admin Asks for More Time to Locate Venezuelan Man Reportedly Sent to CECOT After Judge Demands Answers
Widmer Agelviz-Sanguino was granted refugee status but detained upon arrival in Houston after authorities accused him of gang ties because of his tattoos.
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