Asylum Denied, Death After Deportation

The Australian Government warns a “High Degree of Caution” when considering travel to Honduras

The Washington Post has the heartbreaking tale of Santos Chirino, a Honduran migrant who sought refuge in the United States.

Chirino had been assaulted by members of the notorious gang MS-13 while living in the United States. He testified against them. And received death threats for his actions.

When deportation proceedings were brought against Chirino himself, he was found ineligible for withholding of removal or CAT relief. (He was apparently time-barred from seeking asylum.)

Chirino was deported to Honduras, where he was murdered alongside his brother.

-KitJ