A 19‑year‑old freshman at Babson College, Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, was deported to Honduras last week even though a federal judge had issued an order explicitly blocking her removal — a development her attorney calls a “clear violation” of the law.
What Happened at Boston Logan Airport
Last Thursday, Lopez Belloza arrived at Logan International Airport in Boston to catch a flight to Texas and surprise her family for Thanksgiving. She made it through security as usual, but as she was about to board, gate agents told her there was an issue with her boarding pass and instructed her to speak with customer service. Within minutes, federal immigration authorities detained her.
She was quickly informed she had a “removal order,” though she said she and her family believed the case had been resolved — a belief based on events from when she was a child.
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Court Order Blocking Removal — And What Ignored It
Hours after her detention, her lawyer, Todd Pomerleau, filed for emergency relief. A federal judge granted an order shortly after 6:00 p.m. that evening instructing authorities not to remove Lopez Belloza from the U.S. or transfer her outside Massachusetts.
Despite that order, she was transferred to an ICE facility in Burlington, then flown to Texas — and by Saturday, deported to Honduras. Her attorney says she was never shown a removal order or given an explanation for the deportation.
Who Lopez Belloza Is — And Why Her Case Matters
Lopez Belloza was brought to the U.S. from Honduras when she was 8 years old. She grew up — reportedly in Texas — and is now studying business at Babson College on a scholarship, with no criminal record.
She and her family believed her prior immigration case was resolved around 2017 and say they were not aware of any outstanding removal order. The abrupt deportation — particularly after a court order to prevent it — has drawn accusations of constitutional violations and disregard for due process.
Reactions and Next Steps
Lopez Belloza’s attorney has stated they will seek legal remedies and attempt to secure her return to the United States.
Immigration authorities, however, confirmed the removal and noted that she had a removal order since 2015. The case sheds new light on concerns about families — especially young immigrants who grew up in the U.S. — facing deportation without adequate notice or transparency.
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19-year-old college student deported despite judge’s order blocking her removal: Lawyer
Honduran student deported despite court order halting removal
