Archive · 29 May 2025
Trump Admin to Return Wrongfully Deported Guatemalan Man
A Guatemalan man, O.C.G., was wrongly sent to Mexico by the Trump administration, even though a judge said he shouldn't be.
The man, who is gay, feared for his safety in Guatemala and Mexico.
The judge believed his rights were violated.
Now, the government is trying to bring him back to the U.S. temporarily.
This follows a pattern of similar mistakes by the Trump administration.
The man's return is pending final approval.
The government is working with his lawyers to arrange a flight.
O.C.G. had previously faced issues in Mexico, including rape and extortion while seeking asylum.
An official criticized the judge, saying Mexico was safe.
The Trump administration is working to bring back a Guatemalan man, O.C.G., who was wrongfully deported to Mexico.
The man was deported despite a judge's order protecting him from removal.
The man is gay and feared for his safety in Guatemala and Mexico.
US District Judge Brian Murphy found the deportation likely violated O.C.G.'s due process rights.
ICE officials are coordinating with O.C.G.'s lawyers to arrange his return.
- Who
- O.C.G., a Guatemalan man, and the Trump administration.
- What
- The Trump administration is working to bring back a Guatemalan man wrongfully deported to Mexico.
- When
- The Trump administration made the announcement on Wednesday.
- Where
- Mexico, United States
- Why
- The man was deported despite a judge’s order.
Supporters of O.C.G.
Trump Administration
Safety in Mexico
Supporters of O.C.G.
The deportation violated O.C.G.'s due process.
Trump Administration
Mexico is a safe third country.
- Deported Man
- O.C.G., a Guatemalan man
- Deportation Location
- Mexico
- Judge
- Brian Murphy
- Previous Ruling
- Trump admin ordered to bring back wrongly deported Salvadoran man