- Gladys and Nelson Gonzalez, a Colombian couple, have been deported after 35 years of living in California.
- They entered the US without authorisation in 1989 and had been checking in with Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) regularly since.
- Despite having no criminal record and raising three US-born daughters, they were detained during one of their regular check-ins and sent back to Colombia on March 18.
- The couple's daughters described the situation as shocking and unjust, saying their parents had built a life and contributed to their community.
- The deportation is another example of increased immigration enforcement by the Trump administration, which has been impacting even those with long-term residency and no criminal history.
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