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Passages

(4,416 posts)
Thu Apr 30, 2026, 10:09 PM Thursday

American Gestapo

ICE take 10 year old boy to court to deport him—all alone without even a lawyer.

He urinated on himself and wet all his clothing—no one offered him a change for many hours.

"I was scared because it was my first time in court," he said.

Separated from his mom for 4 months now after she was detained during a traffic stop.

Wilfredo and his mother are originally from Venezuela with a pending asylum case.

ICE is now trying to deport him alone without legal representation to Ecuador—a country he's never been to and does not know a single person.

He is temporarily staying with his mom's former boss in Houston, Texas.



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Deuxcents

(27,489 posts)
1. What possible way is this child a threat to anyone?
Thu Apr 30, 2026, 10:50 PM
Thursday

What is he supposed to do to survive? Why are we spending money doing this when they say they need more money? This child belongs with his family but now has trauma to deal with possibly his whole life with this inhumane treatment

Passages

(4,416 posts)
11. They have convinced me they hate people. It is intentional and only further erodes us as a society.
Fri May 1, 2026, 07:42 AM
Friday

I hope anyone who sees this will take a moment and contact their local newspapers, their elected representatives, and say something. Heartbreaking to imagine what this child is going through, and for what? Not one necessary reason, none.

The Madcap

(1,989 posts)
2. I am beginning to think those who get deported are the lucky ones.
Thu Apr 30, 2026, 10:52 PM
Thursday

From a logistics point of view, there is no way they can deport the millions who are not here legally.

When these nutjobs figure that out, it's going to get really ugly, as if it's not bad enough already.

Ms. Toad

(38,766 posts)
4. Really? A 10 year old deported alone to a country he's never been to and in which he knows no one? n/t
Thu Apr 30, 2026, 11:43 PM
Thursday

Ms. Toad

(38,766 posts)
14. Not for long.
Fri May 1, 2026, 09:50 AM
Friday

Just one example of what happened when the US deports children to places they have never lived, and may not know the language. He's far from the only one.

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/news/2014/05/27/may-27-2004-deported-man/10599084007/

This one was at least slightly older, and, in theory should have been better able to fend for himself. I'm not sure how a 10 year old is supposed to survive.

The Madcap

(1,989 posts)
16. Valid points...
Fri May 1, 2026, 12:27 PM
Friday

I guess this is their way of extermination without direct blame, i.e., letting the destination take care of it.

Totally Tunsie

(11,970 posts)
5. Yeah...that's it.
Thu Apr 30, 2026, 11:51 PM
Thursday

Let's take innocent 10-year old kids, treat them like shit, pull them from their parents, and then deport them to a place they have never been. After we ruin their young lives, what are we to do when they try to return as American-hating terrorists 20 years later? So, in essence all we are doing is breeding future enemies who have a damn good reason to hate us.

Duh.

Blue Dotty

(189 posts)
8. I don't want any part of Melania's unwavering "devotion."
Fri May 1, 2026, 06:56 AM
Friday
USA Herald
Feb 2025

Melania Trump’s Unwavering Devotion to Children’s Well-being Shines as Trump Administration Takes Action

Melania Trump's Continued Advocacy for Children's Well-being

Parallel to these policy measures, First Lady Melania Trump remains steadfast in her dedication to children's health through her "Be Best" initiative. Launched in 2018, "Be Best" focuses on the well-being of children, emphasizing the importance of healthy living, online safety, and combating opioid abuse. Melania’s hands-on approach has seen her visiting hospitals, schools, and community centers, directly engaging with children and families to promote positive behaviors and environments. Melania, as a mother and First Lady, has consistently demonstrated her dedication to children's causes.


https://usaherald.com/melania-trumps-unwavering-devotion-to-childrens-well-being-shines-as-trump-administration-takes-action/


Of course this is total BS propaganda. These are evil hypocritical heartless people.

Orrex

(67,319 posts)
9. His gestapo isn't the bad part
Fri May 1, 2026, 06:59 AM
Friday

The bad part is his KKKult of ignorant racist fuckheads cheering while his gestapo shatters countless lives with impunity.

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