Babson College Freshman's Deportation Shocks Community
A Babson College freshman's Thanksgiving plans turned into a nightmare when she was deported to Honduras, a country she hadn't seen since childhood. Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, 19, was excited to surprise her family for the holiday, but instead found herself detained and deported. This incident has sparked outrage and concern, highlighting the complexities of immigration policies.
Lopez Belloza, a business student, was looking forward to sharing her positive experiences from her first semester at Babson with her family. She wanted to tell them how their hard work was finally paying off. However, her dream was shattered when immigration officials whisked her away at Logan Airport.
"I have worked so hard to be able to be at Babson my first semester, that was my dream," Lopez Belloza said from her grandparents' home in Honduras. "I’m losing everything."
Deportation Order from 2017
Lopez Belloza was informed of an old deportation order from 2017, which she claims she was unaware of. This revelation led to her swift deportation. The incident underscores the impact of past immigration policies and their ongoing consequences. Nayna Gupta, the policy director at the American Immigration Council, is assisting the family and notes that many people are unaware of outstanding deportation orders against them.
The deportation of a Babson College student raises important questions about immigration enforcement and the impact on individuals pursuing education and opportunity in the United States. The case serves as a stark reminder of the human stories behind immigration policies and the need for compassion and understanding.