By Hatzel Vela
The teacher was detained a week before President Donald Trump took office.
A Miami-Dade County Public Schools teacher is back in his native Honduras after he was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement last month during a routine immigration appointment, board members said Friday.
The teacher, who has not been identified, is a middle school science teacher. He was detained a week prior to President Donald Trump taking office, the teacher’s union confirmed.
“It’s tragic in so many ways,” said Luisa Santos, a Miami-Dade School Board member.
The union confirmed he is 24 years old, came to the United States at 13 years old, and was a DACA recipient
“I believe that this person unfortunately has been deported,” Santos said.
She said the deportation is certainly going to have an effect on students, saying teachers are vessels of inspiration and provide a strong foundation for many students.
“Having been an undocumented student myself and knowing the fear that one can feel to think about coming home and a family member not being there, this is tragic,” she said.