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Venezuelan Father and Daughter Deported, Missing School Graduation

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Alexander Regnault, a Venezuelan immigrant, and his 4-year-old daughter, Alexandra, were deported back to Venezuela just hours after being detained by ICE in Albany, New York. The family had been living in the U.S. since July 2023, benefiting from Temporary Protected Status until recent policy changes left them vulnerable. Alexander was arrested while taking his daughter to school, and despite his pleas for her to remain in the U.S. to complete her first year of preschool, authorities proceeded with their deportation. This incident highlights the increasing immigration enforcement actions affecting families in the U.S., with Alexandra missing her upcoming graduation ceremony on June 23.

Key Details: • Deportation occurred on May 29, 2024. • Alexandra was set to graduate preschool on June 23, 2024. • The family entered the U.S. illegally near Eagle Pass, Texas, in 2023. • ICE stated they do not separate families, but Alexander was still deported with his daughter.

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