A North Carolina immigration judge has ordered the deportation of Levi Mendez-Maldonado, a murder victim, due to his absence from court. The judge issued the order on May 21, 2026, despite Mendez-Maldonado being deceased since November 2024.
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A North Carolina immigration judge has ordered the deportation of Levi Mendez-Maldonado, a murder victim, due to his absence from court. The judge issued the order on May 21, 2026, despite Mendez-Maldonado being deceased since November 2024.
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