The wife of an active-duty US Army sergeant was deported to Honduras on Monday under President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. Cristy Maryori Villafranca-Trejo, who entered the United States in 2016 at age 18, is at least the seventh spouse or parent of a military service member to be deported since protections for military families were rolled back.
Key Takeaways
The wife of an active-duty US Army sergeant was deported to Honduras under President Trump's immigration crackdown. This is at least the seventh case involving military family members since protections were rolled back.
- Cristy Maryori Villafranca-Trejo, wife of Sgt. Hedar Leonel Turcios Juarez, was deported on Monday
- She entered the US in 2016 and received a final order of removal in 2017 after missing a hearing
- More than 50 cases identified where military family members were detained under Trump's policies
- DHS confirmed her deportation, stating she had 'received due process'
- Congresswoman Veronica Escobar opened an inquiry into the case
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▼Source Claims Check
High ConsensusAll 5 publishers report consistent facts across 5 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deportation Count | Broad Agreement | At least seven military family members deported under Trump's policies | |
| Detention Cases | Broad Agreement | Over 50 cases of military family detentions identified by AP | |
| Deportation Date | Broad Agreement | Villafranca-Trejo deported on Monday | |
| Entry Year | Broad Agreement | Villafranca-Trejo entered US in 2016 at age 18 | |
| Removal Order | Broad Agreement | Final order of removal issued in 2017 after missed hearing |
Deportation Count
Broad AgreementAt least seven military family members deported under Trump's policies
Detention Cases
Broad AgreementOver 50 cases of military family detentions identified by AP
Deportation Date
Broad AgreementVillafranca-Trejo deported on Monday
Entry Year
Broad AgreementVillafranca-Trejo entered US in 2016 at age 18
Removal Order
Broad AgreementFinal order of removal issued in 2017 after missed hearing
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Villafranca-Trejo's husband, Army Sgt. Hedar Leonel Turcios Juarez, said he has been struggling to manage his military duties while caring for their six-year-old daughter alone. The family resides near Fort Bliss, Texas, where Turcios Juarez is stationed.
According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Villafranca-Trejo received a final order of removal in 2017 after failing to appear at an immigration hearing. Her husband stated that she had not received notice for the hearing and only discovered the deportation order when applying for her green card after their marriage in 2022.
The Associated Press has identified over 50 cases where immediate family members of US troops were placed in federal immigration detention following the Trump administration's reversal of protections. In some instances, DHS has released military spouses after media attention and advocacy by congressional leaders.
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (D-Texas) opened a congressional inquiry into Villafranca-Trejo's case and visited her at the Camp East Montana detention facility earlier this month. 'My heart breaks for her, her children, and the soldier who must feel so betrayed by the country he is sacrificing for,' Escobar said in a statement.
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