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An 8-Year-Old Was Separated From Family and Taken by ICE at a Check-In
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- An 8-year-old Haitian boy was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in San Diego, despite being accompanied by his uncle and family during an appointment.
- A viral video showed the boy walking silently between immigration officers, holding his arms in front of his body, which led to speculation about the use of restraints.
- ICE classified the boy as an unaccompanied minor, disregarding documentation from his uncle that identified the family as his caregivers.
- The boy's uncle, Edmard Volmy, stated he has cared for the boy since his father was deported in 2025, and the boy had been living with his family under Temporary Protected Status (T.P.S.), which was revoked for Haitians by the Trump administration in July.
- Members of Congress have demanded information from the Trump administration regarding the boy's case, his current status, and the circumstances surrounding his detention.
