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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Woodward

US-born citizen detained ‘unlawfully’ by ICE is freed hours after his mom begs in court and shows his birth certificate

A 20-year-old U.S. citizen was held in a Florida jail for hours by federal immigration authorities despite his mother showing his birth certificate to a judge.

Juan Carlos Lopez-Gomez was released on Thursday night after being arrested during a traffic stop and accused of being undocumented.

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