ICE detains Hong Kong residents whose deportation protection may soon lapse

One advocacy group says many people with DED could face political imprisonment if returned.

Oct 14, 2026

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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents reportedly arrested at least a dozen Hong Kong residents covered by a Biden-era deportation deferral set to lapse in February.

More airport detentions

Lawyers representing the detainees said ICE has made the arrests at airports since June, threat…

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