They made a mistake: Edinburg DACA recipient speaks out following release from immigration custody
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Jose Contreras-Diaz, a DACA recipient from Edinburg, Texas, returned home after being deported to Honduras earlier this year. He was detained by ICE during a visit to reschedule an appointment related to his son's birth. After being deported in January, he sought legal help and was eventually returned to the U.S. on April 29, 2026, but was immediately placed back in detention. Released on May 7, he expressed his frustration over missing the birth of his child and fears another deportation. Despite the challenges, Contreras-Diaz remains determined to fight for his right to stay in the Valley and raise his family.
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