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William A.: San Antonio father deported by ICE without emergency surgery for knee tumor

William Alexander Alfaro, a Honduran father with an active asylum case, was detained while driving his three children to school and later deported without surgery for a knee tumor, risking amputation.

Apr 23, 2026San Antonio, TXCountry of origin: Honduras

William A.: San Antonio father deported by ICE without emergency surgery for knee tumor
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William Alexander Alfaro, a Honduran national with an active asylum case, was detained by ICE agents on March 18, 2026, while driving his three children to school in San Antonio, Texas. Alfaro held a valid work permit and driver's license and was in compliance with the asylum process. He was arrested at Crosspoint, an ICE check-in and processing facility in San Antonio, as he arrived for a scheduled appointment. During approximately one month in ICE detention, Alfaro was not treated for a knee tumor requiring emergency surgery. He was deported to Honduras without receiving the scheduled medical procedure, likely resulting in amputation. His wife, who witnessed the initial detention, now fears she will be targeted for deportation, which would leave their three U.S. citizen children in San Antonio without parents.

Timeline

Apr 23, 2026—Alfaro deported to Honduras without receiving scheduled emergency surgery for knee tumor, likely resulting in amputation
Mar 18, 2026—William Alexander Alfaro detained by ICE agents while driving three children to school in San Antonio; arrested at Crosspoint ICE facility during scheduled appointment despite having valid work permit, driver's license, and active asylum case
Mar 18, 2026—Alfaro's wife witnessed the initial detention and expressed fear of being targeted for deportation
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