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Orange County Couple Deported to Colombia After 35 Years in U.S.

A Laguna Niguel couple, Gladys and Nelson Gonzalez, found their American dream extinguished last month when they were deported to Colombia after living in Southern California for 35 years. Both without any criminal records, they were detained during a routine immigration check-in on February 21, leaving behind three U.S.-born daughters. Despite always adhering to immigration protocols and seeking asylum from Colombian violence since they arrived in 1989, their appeals to remain in the United States were ultimately exhausted, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The deportation process removed the couple from a community where they had diligently contributed, marked by Nelson's work as a phlebotomist and Gladys’s commitment to their family’s well-being. Their story highlights evolving immigration enforcement priorities, now targeting those without authorization rather than focusing solely on individuals with criminal backgrounds. While the Gonzalezes are reunited with relatives in Colombia, their daughters in the U.S. grapple with the abrupt family separation.

Detained at the Border: What Foreign Visitors Face When Entering the U.S.

Attention international travelers: recent incidents highlight unpredictable U.S. border entry experiences. Even with correct documents, some visitors face lengthy detentions. Stay informed on entry requirements and protect your travel plans by knowing the latest updates.

'No Other Land' and a Raucous First Amendment Fight

Miami Beach almost lost a cultural gem, O Cinema, after its controversial choice of films caused a political uproar. But the art community banded together, proving once again that the pen (and the camera) is mightier than the sword. But the art community banded together, proving once again that the pen (and the camera) is mightier than the sword.

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