8-year-old Haitian boy placed in federal custody alone after ICE check-in
Summary
An 8-year-old Haitian boy was placed in federal custody after attending an ICE check-in with his uncle in San Diego, according to school officials and advocates. ICE said it transferred him to the Office of Refugee Resettlement because his uncle could not establish legal guardianship; the boy remains in its custody, and his possible removal from the United States is unclear.Key Facts
- The boy is a third grader at Fay Elementary School in San Diego.
- He attended an ICE appointment with his uncle on Thursday.
- The boy had been living with his uncle and cousins since his father was deported to Mexico more than a year ago.
- School officials said the uncle was listed in school records as an authorized caregiver.
- ICE said it treated the boy as an unaccompanied child because the uncle could not establish legal guardianship.
- ICE said it transferred the boy to the Office of Refugee Resettlement to ensure his safety.
- The school district and an advocacy group said the boy remains in federal custody.
- The article reports that the boy lost Temporary Protected Status earlier in 2026.
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