One family’s harrowing escape to the US – and the Trump government’s relentless efforts to deport them back

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 11 min read 100% complete by Maanvi SinghMarch 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
One family’s harrowing escape to the US – and the Trump government’s relentless efforts to deport them back

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Oscar, along with his wife Ana and their two children, fled Honduras in 2023 seeking asylum in the US due to widespread violence. Despite the family's scheduled asylum hearing, US immigration officials detained Oscar and moved him to a detention center in Louisiana. The government then severed Oscar's asylum case from his family's, attempting to deport him to Guatemala before ultimately sending him back to Honduras. Oscar is now in hiding in Honduras, fearing for his life, while Ana and their children remain in the US. His case highlights the US government's efforts to deport asylum seekers, even when it separates families.

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United States

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