Heidy Sánchez is a Cuban mother who was deported by the Trump administration in April 2025 after attending a routine ICE check-in in Tampa, Florida.
She was separated from her breastfeeding one-year-old daughter, a U.S. citizen, and her American husband during this expedited removal, sparking widespread concern about due process violations and the humanitarian consequences of such immigration enforcement actions[1][2][3][4][5][6].
This case has become a focal point for calls for reform, transparency, and humane practices in immigration proceedings, especially where vulnerable children are involved[4][8][6].