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California Couple Deported to Colombia After 35 Years in U.S.

Nelson and Gladys Gonzalez, who raised three U.S.-born daughters, were deported following decades of compliance with immigration check-ins, sparking concerns about Trump's intensified enforcement policies.

Gladys and Nelson Gonzalez
From left: Gladys Gonzalez, Jessica Marshall, Nelson Gonzalez, Gabriela Gonzalez, Stephanie Gonzalez and Jon Marshall.
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Overview

  • Nelson and Gladys Gonzalez, undocumented immigrants with no criminal history, were deported to Colombia on March 18, 2025, after being detained during a routine ICE check-in on February 21.
  • The couple had lived in the U.S. since 1989, fleeing violence in Colombia, and raised three daughters who are U.S. citizens, leaving their family devastated by the deportation.
  • Despite pursuing legal avenues for decades, the couple exhausted all options by 2021 and were detained without prior warning, drawing criticism for the abruptness of their removal process.
  • The case highlights the Trump administration's expanded immigration enforcement policies, which increasingly target undocumented individuals without criminal records.
  • The Gonzalez family has raised $62,000 through a GoFundMe campaign to support their parents' resettlement in Colombia, while expressing hope for future reunification.