The Most Horrifying ICE Story You’ll Read This Week
The tragic story of Wendy Hernandez Reyes highlights the devastating consequences of immigration policies. After being deported to Honduras, she returned to the U.S. to mourn her 3-year-old son, Orlin, who was murdered while in the care of a relative. The case has sparked outrage and calls for justice, revealing the deep emotional toll of such policies on families.
- ▪Wendy Hernandez Reyes was deported to Honduras without her son, Orlin, who was later murdered.
- ▪Acting ICE director Todd M. Lyons claimed Hernandez had abandoned her son, which she denied.
- ▪Orlin suffered severe abuse while in the custody of a relative, leading to his death.
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NewsPolitics With Charles P. PierceThe Most Horrifying ICE Story You’ll Read This WeekFollow Politics With Charles P. PierceView feedThe Most Horrifying ICE Story You’ll Read This WeekActing director Todd Lyons has the soul of a viper for allowing such a tragedy to happen.By Charles P. PiercePublished: Jun 03, 2026 8:39 AM EDTSave ArticleShare ArticleCHARLY TRIBALLEAU//Getty ImagesMy god, what have we become?From The Washington Post:The funeral home doors swung open, and Wendy Hernandez Reyes inched toward the tiny white coffin cradling her 3-year-old son, Orlin. He lay frozen in a tan outfit and matching pageboy cap to cover his injuries.
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