Mirta C.T.: Arizona woman in U.S. 30 years faces ICE deportation without a hearing
Mirta Amarilis Co Tupul, a 38-year-old Guatemalan woman who has lived in the U.S. for nearly 30 years, faced fast-track deportation without a court hearing. A federal court temporarily paused her removal while her case proceeds.
Aug 4, 2025Phoenix, AZCountry of origin: Guatemala
Federal immigration authorities attempted to quickly deport Mirta Amarilis Co Tupul, a 38-year-old Guatemalan woman who has lived in the U.S. for nearly 30 years, through expedited removal proceedings that bypass immigration court hearings. A federal court granted an emergency request to temporarily pause her deportation while the case proceeds. Her lawyers argue the Trump administration is stretching immigration law to fast-track deportations.
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