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A prominent former government official from Ecuador was deported last month in an unusual move by U.S. immigration authorities, who reversed a ruling that had blocked his removal because he could face torture back home.
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US immigration authorities deported former Ecuadorean official José Serrano in August 2026 after reversing a ruling that had blocked his removal due to torture fears.
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{
    "date": "August 2026",
    "person": "Jos\u00e9 Serrano",
    "country": [
        "United States",
        "Ecuador"
    ],
    "organization": "U.S. immigration authorities"
}
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Politics Immigration Law
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 12:09 AM (3 weeks ago)
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September 18, 2026 at 12:09 AM (3 weeks ago)

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U.S. Fast-Tracked Deportation of Ecuadorean Politician Despite Torture Fears
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/16/us/politics/trump-noem-fast-track-deportation-ecuador.html

A prominent former Ecuadorean official, José Serrano, was deported by U.S. authorities despite a prior ruling blocking his removal due to torture fears. The move, which involved Trump-appointed judges overruling a decision, highlights the administration's control over immigration courts.

Immigration Deportation Ecuador United States Trump Administration Human Rights Judicial System International Relations

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