Jennifer S.: Colombian woman with valid work permit shackled 30 hours by ICE
Jennifer Santos, a Colombian woman with valid work authorization, was held seven months, then shackled for 30 hours and flown toward Honduras, which refused her entry. Her deportation has now been postponed.
May 12, 2026Country of origin: Honduras

Jennifer Santos, a Colombian national with valid work authorization through 2029, was detained by ICE after attending a routine immigration appointment in Texas on October 15, 2025. She was held for seven months and then transported while shackled at the neck, hands, and feet for 30 hours from Texas to Louisiana for deportation to Honduras. Honduras did not authorize her entry, and she was returned to Texas. Her family alleges ICE subjected her to inhumane treatment and reports she was pursuing permanent residency. Her deportation was subsequently postponed, and her family is requesting she be deported to Colombia instead.
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