Eight-Year-Old Haitian Boy Taken Into Federal Custody in San DiegoA Haitian Child’s Separation Shows the Human Cost of Immigration EnforcementSchool Officials Challenge Federal Handling of Child’s Custody
Published November 9, 2026: An 8-year-old Haitian boy entered federal care following an immigration appointment in San Diego on November 5, prompting school officials to urge changes to how children in government care are handled.Published November 9, 2026: An 8-year-old Haitian boy was taken into federal custody in San Diego on November 5, leaving school officials warning of family separation and disruption to children’s education.Published November 9, 2026: Federal officials placed an 8-year-old Haitian boy in care after a San Diego immigration check-in on November 5, while school leaders are pressing for changes to custody procedures.