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Federal government allows return of U.S. citizen deported after traffic stop in Central Texas
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Texas Tribune, Alejandro Serrano , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 30, 2026
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Key points The man, Brian José Morales García, had been living and working in Texas before his deportation in April. A 25-year-old man returned to the country Sunday after being deported to Mexico.
A 25-year-old man returned to the country Sunday after being deported to Mexico. His attorneys say the federal government reached an agreement with them due to new evidence about his citizenship. The man, Brian José Morales García, had been living and working in Texas before his deportation in April.
He claims to have been born in Denver and had told authorities about his birth certificate. Despite his claims, he was deported after a police stop. His attorneys provided new evidence that led to the agreement.
Further details about the case are available. The man's return to the country follows a period of uncertainty about his citizenship status.
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Published: August 30, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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