Pregnant woman in medical distress deported from US, says attorney

The Guardian - World NewsEN 3 min read 100% complete by George Chidi in AtlantaJanuary 22, 2026 at 02:47 AM

AI Summary

medium article 3 min

A 21-year-old, eight-months-pregnant Colombian woman, Zharick Daniela Buitrago Ortiz, was deported from the US on Wednesday despite her medical distress and a later court order to prevent it. Ortiz and her mother crossed the border in Texas in November seeking asylum, citing the murder of Ortiz's father due to his anti-corruption stance. While her mother was permitted to file an asylum application, Ortiz was ordered for expedited removal. A US district court judge issued a temporary restraining order against the deportation, but it was delivered after Ortiz had already been put on a plane to Colombia. Her attorney is now working to ensure she receives immediate medical attention upon her return.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Louisiana 40% Texas 40% Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport 50% Donald Trump 50% Sarah Geraghty 60% Kennedy Human Rights Center 60% Colombia ×270% United States ×380% Anthony Enriquez ×680% Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) ×690% Zharick Daniela Buitrago Ortiz ×590%

Keywords

deportation 100% pregnant woman 90% medical distress 80% ice 70% court order 60% asylum 60% human rights 50% expedited removal 50% birthright citizenship 40%