Judge Orders the Return of Deported Student in Legal Battle

A U.S. judge has ordered the Trump administration to facilitate the return of Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, a Honduran student wrongfully deported despite a court order. U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns gave the government two weeks to comply, calling for accountability and rectification of this acknowledged mistake.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 14-02-2026 02:44 IST | Created: 14-02-2026 02:44 IST
Judge Orders the Return of Deported Student in Legal Battle
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A federal judge in the United States has taken decisive action against the Trump administration for its wrongful deportation of a Honduran student. The case concerns Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, a Babson College student removed from the country despite a court directive prohibiting her deportation.

Richard Stearns, a U.S. District Judge in Boston, has instructed the administration to ensure Lopez Belloza's return within two weeks. This ruling aims to rectify what both the court and Lopez Belloza's legal team have termed a mistake, which the administration acknowledges albeit after resistance.

The ruling has sparked discussions on accountability within government agencies. The Department of Homeland Security has been criticized yet remains non-committal on how it will facilitate her return, despite clear judicial guidance. This case underscores ongoing challenges in immigration enforcement and due process rights.

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