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CBS News
20-06-2025
- CBS News
Detroit high school student detained by ICE deported to Colombia, attorney says
Maykol Bogoya-Duarte, a Detroit high school student who was detained while en route to a school field trip site, has been deported to Colombia. Christine Sauvé, manager of policy and communication at Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, confirmed Friday that Bogoya-Duarte was deported and had arrived safely in Colombia. The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center has been involved in the case and represents the teen. CBS Detroit has reached out to ICE for a comment on the situation. Bogoya-Duarte was just 3.5 credits away from graduating from Western International High School through Detroit Public Schools Community District, and some of those involved in the case hoped he would be allowed to graduate before being deported. The circumstances in this case started on May 20. On that date, Bogoya-Duarte and three other classmates were on their way to Lake Erie Metropark to meet up with others on a school field trip. While en route, Rockwood police pulled them over. Ruby Robinson, senior managing attorney with Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, has said police had difficulty communicating with the student in English and called U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Federal officials realized he was in the country illegally. In a statement issued in early June, a CBP spokesperson said, "Local police pulled over the vehicle and found the driver had no license—only a City of Detroit ID. Border Patrol confirmed he was in the country illegally, having ignored a judge's removal order and lost his appeal." While he and his mother had entered the United States in 2022, Robinson said they had not been successful in seeking protection. Bogoya-Duarte called his teachers, reporting that he was being detained by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. "After the student was apprehended District police engaged the authorities that had the student in custody to ensure his safety and to advocate on his behalf but ultimately the authorities were following procedure and the law," the school district said. The teen was first taken to Chippewa County Correctional Facility in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Yahoo
14-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Michigan impact of immigration crackdowns
The Brief Michigan immigration advocates say they're seeing a sharp rise in arrests. The surge follows a dramatic shift in federal priorities by President Donald Trump. The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center says intake calls tripled as of last month. DETROIT (FOX 2) - A growing number of immigrant families in Michigan are feeling the effects of a nationwide crackdown. Advocates say arrests at ICE check-ins and court hearings are happening more often and the pressure is building. Local perspective Across Michigan, immigration advocates say they're seeing a sharp rise in arrests, especially at court hearings and ICE check-ins. "For several weeks now we've been seeing more arrests at ICE check-ins and at immigration court hearings. This started happening earlier in other states, but it's now happening pretty frequently in Michigan," said Christine Sauvé with the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center. Big picture view The surge follows a dramatic shift in federal priorities. Since President Donald Trump took office, the number of people booked into immigration detention for civil immigration violations alone has skyrocketed by more than 800%, jumping from about 860 in January to 7,800 in June. Many have no criminal record. "These arrests have already been possible, but it was very rare and usually meant that a person had violated conditions of their removal or an extreme exceptions," Sauvé said. The effects are rippling through local communities. The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center says intake calls tripled as of last month. "It is very difficult to keep up with the demand. We can't meet the demand and the need for legal advice for everyone in Michigan who needs it at this moment," Sauvé said. What they're saying The group says it's the only statewide organization in Michigan regularly receiving calls from people in immigration detention and says many immigrants come to the US legally. "This administration really has dismantled the many legal pathways that existed for immigrants to enter the country," said Sauvé. The other side The Trump administration defends the crackdown as a matter of law and order, saying the arrests protect public safety, deter illegal crossings, and fulfill campaign promises. Officials argue it's a course correction after years of leniency.
CBS News
11-06-2025
- CBS News
Detroit high school student detained by federal agents denied request to pause deportation, attorney says
A Detroit high school student who was detained by federal agents last month was denied a request to pause his deportation, according to his attorney. The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center, which represents 18-year-old Maykol Bogoya-Duarte, said it received a notice from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Wednesday. "While we are angry and sad about this decision, we are heartened by the overwhelming support for Maykol shown by so many of you — fellow students, educators, neighbors, friends, faith leaders, community members, elected officials, and the DPSCD Board of Education. In the words of Maykol's mother, 'mil mil gracias,'" the center said in a statement posted on social media. Authorities say on May 20, the teen was on his way to Lake Erie Metropark with three classmates on a school field trip when Rockwood police pulled him over. Police say the officer had trouble communicating with him in English and called border patrol. During the investigation, the federal agent discovered Bogoya-Duarte was in the U.S. illegally, resulting in his arrest. The 18-year-old was months away from graduating from high school. His attorney says he could be deported to Colombia. On Tuesday, several protesters gathered outside a Detroit Public Schools Community District meeting, calling for the school district to do more. In a statement, the district said it "stands firmly with our community in demanding the immediate stay of deportation for our student, Maykol Bogoya Duarte." "Maykol is part of our DPSCD family, and we are heartbroken by the fear and disruption this situation has caused his loved ones, classmates, and school community," DPSCD officials said. "We call for the immediate release of Maykol and request a formal stay of his deportation. We want him to complete his coursework and graduate with his high school diploma — just as he has worked hard to do. We will also continue to keep in touch with the family and keep the school community updated." contributed to this report.
CBS News
10-06-2025
- CBS News
Detroit high school student faces deportation after detained by CBP
An 18-year-old Detroit high school student was just 3.5 credits away from graduating from Western International High School in Detroit when he was arrested on May 20 by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and now his future is very uncertain. "Tomorrow (Tuesday, June 10) is the final day of school for most Detroit public schools. It's a day when many of those students are celebrating completing a year and some students are graduating and some students are looking forward to the summer. He may be on a plane back to Colombia," said Ruby Robinson, senior managing attorney with the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center. Maykol Bogoya-Duarte was on his way to Lake Erie Metropark with three classmates on a school field trip on May 20 when Rockwood police pulled him over. "The officer had trouble communicating with him in English, and so instead of utilizing an interpretation resource, that local officer called the Border Patrol," Robinson told CBS News Detroit. The 18-year-old was then taken to Chippewa County Correctional Facility in the UP, where he now faces an imminent risk of deportation, according to his attorney. In a statement, a CBP spokesperson said, "Local police pulled over the vehicle and found the driver had no license—only a City of Detroit ID. Border Patrol confirmed he was in the country illegally, having ignored a judge's removal order and lost his appeal." Bogoya Duarte and his mother entered the United States in 2022 seeking protection together. According to Robinson, they were unsuccessful and have since been trying to depart the U.S. at their own expense. Robinson is now asking for a temporary pause in Bogoya Duarte's deportation to finish his high school degree and then depart for Colombia at his own expense. All the while, his Mother is still in Detroit dealing with the unknown. "She's just very worried, and also she is not sleeping; she is just so overwhelmed with sadness and fear and anxiety about her son's situation," said Robinson. The MIRC is now urging community members to call ICE and ask them to grant Maykol a stay so he can finish his studies and graduate with his fellow students.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
New Trump travel ban for national security sparks uncertainty and questions
The Brief A new Trump travel ban due to terror concerns has been implemented. The proclamation takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday. A mixed reaction has followed with some FOX 2 - The Trump administration is expanding its travel ban, now blocking entry from a dozen countries, with restrictions added to several more. What we know The move is said to combat terrorism which was first announced last night and already, the new rules are facing pushback. The new order bans travelers from 12 countries, mostly in Africa and the Middle East, citing national security concerns, and it lays out partial travel restrictions for seven additional countries. Some are questioning the controversial travel restrictions. Ruby Robinson is an attorney at the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center. "Congress needs to step forward, there needs to be immigration reform," she said. "We will not allow people to enter our country who wish to do us harm and nothing will stop us from keeping America safe," Trump said. Robinson said that it is similar to the so-called "Muslim ban" from Trump's first term. "We are not shocked, nor are we necessarily surprised by the fact that it has arrived," Robinson said. "I think many of us was expecting it." Some of the countries banned are already firing back by suspending visas for Americans. There are some exemptions for now, like those competing in the 2026 World Cup. But for some immigrant families, it adds a new layer of worry, those like David Fishman say. "People that are going to visit family will still go to some of these countries, but there is I guess somewhat of a fear that they may not get back in through," said Fishman, president of Cadillac Travel Group. Local travel companies are warning clients about necessary travel documents and updated visas. "We make sure that they can get there and get back and many times to be very honest. we tell them to go directly to the airlines," he said. "Because we don't want to be have the responsibility of the situation which is saying do not go." There is also an expected rush for those still needing government approval. "I expect anybody who had an appointment today or tomorrow to ask for their visa to be issued as soon as possible and to be on that first flight before this goes into effect," Robinson said. What we don't know The ban is set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday. The president has said that banned list could be revised if countries make material improvements, but also that new countries could be added if threats come up. The Source Information for this report came from interviews and a proclamation from the Trump administration.
