Report: Family of Columbia Heights 5-year-old detained by ICE loses asylum case, ordered deported
By Sofia Barnett
Published on March 19, 2026.
An immigration judge has denied the asylum claims of a family from Columbia Heights, Minnesota, who were detained by the Trump administration in January. The family, which includes 5-year-old son, is appealing the decision, which could result in deportation to Ecuador. The case sparked widespread protests and scrutiny of federal authorities' handling of child cases.
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