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High school student deported to Honduras after traffic stop, asylum case denied

May 3, 2026·Location: Dunwoody, GA

Country of origin: Honduras

High school student deported to Honduras after traffic stop, asylum case denied
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Axel Gerardo Archaga Rios, an 18-year-old junior at Dunwoody High School who arrived in the U.S. at age 4 with his mother seeking asylum, was arrested by Dunwoody Police on March 27, 2026, for running a stop sign and driving without a valid license. He was booked into DeKalb County Jail under the 287(g) program, posted bond, and was released into ICE custody on March 29. Rios was transferred to Folkston ICE Processing Center near Brunswick, Georgia. His attorney filed a stay of removal and a motion to reopen his 2015 removal order to pursue asylum relief, but both requests were denied. Rios was deported to Honduras, where he subsequently adjusted to life with his grandmother.

Timeline

May 3, 2026—Deported to Honduras
Apr 2026—Attorney filed stay of removal and motion to reopen 2015 removal order for asylum relief; stay denied by ICE
Mar 29, 2026—Posted bond and released into ICE custody based on immigration detainer
Mar 29, 2026—Transferred to Folkston ICE Processing Center near Brunswick, Georgia
Mar 27, 2026—Axel Gerardo Archaga Rios arrested by Dunwoody Police for failing to stop at stop sign and driving without valid license
Mar 27, 2026—Booked into DeKalb County Jail under 287(g) program
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