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U.S. citizen teens left behind when ICE deported their parents
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Scott Friedman, Martha Minjarez, Edward Ayala and Eva Parks , as published by NBC DFW
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The 19-year-old and her 13-year-old sister are US citizens and have the right to remain in the country.
Two teenagers in Fort Worth are living on their own after their parents were arrested and deported by ICE. The 19-year-old and her 13-year-old sister are US citizens and have the right to remain in the country. The older sister has been taking care of her younger sibling, handling responsibilities such as cooking and driving her to school.
The sisters' situation has been ongoing for nearly a year, with the older sister working to support them. Further details about their story are available from NBC 5 Investigates, who first met the sisters in April. The sisters' experience has drawn attention from immigration advocates, who have commented on their situation.
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Category: safety Published: August 14, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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