A judge ordered that Sinri Baltazar and her children be brought back to the U.S. because they were protected under a 2023 court agreement, but they and their legal advocates fear they’re still at risk of deportation.Sinri Baltazar and her children.Courtesy Sinri BaltazarJuly 29, 2026, 11:47 AM EDTBy Lourdes HurtadoNEW ORLEANS — Sinri Baltazar recalled how overwhelmingly anxious she was before her annual appointment with ICE in May 2025. Just a moment.We are getting your experience ready.
A family separated in 2018 was forced to self-deport despite legal protections
A judge ordered that Sinri Baltazar and her children be brought back to the U.S. because they were protected under a 2023 court agreement, but they and their legal advocates fear they’re still at risk of deportation.











