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M.B. Mack

6-Year-Old Cancer Patient Detained By ICE For Months 'Cried Every Night' During Detention, Family Lawyer Says

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 19: Protesters gather in the Bronx to denounce Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities in the borough, which is home to a high number of immigrants on June 19, 2025 in New York City. Members of ICE have conducted numerous raids in the Bronx, including that of a 20-year-old New York City public school student, which has caused outrage among many. (Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

A 6-year-old boy battling leukemia was held in ICE detention for weeks after attending a scheduled immigration court hearing with his family, despite following every legal step required for asylum, the family's lawyer said.

The Honduran family fled death threats and entered the U.S. legally after securing a CBP appointment, Raw Story reported. After appearing at a May court hearing as instructed, they were detained by plainclothes ICE agents.

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