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April 1, 2026

California woman deported under Trump returns home after judge's order

  • Maria de Jesús Estrada Juárez was deported to Mexico in February 2023 after living in the U.S. for 27 years, following an immigration hearing where she was arrested.
  • A judge ruled her deportation was a violation of her DACA protections, issuing a restraining order for her return.
  • Her case highlights the ongoing challenges DACA recipients face amid shifting immigration policies and the need for more permanent protections.