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Sep 15, 2026 · Archive
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ICE Deports Haitian Gang Member Who Went Viral Cursing Trump

ICE Deports Haitian Gang Member Who Went Viral Cursing Trump

Wisteguens Jean Quely Charles carried 17 convictions and a Temporary Protected Status revoked in 2022 before ICE removed him September 10.

  • The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said in a September 15, 2026 release that ICE deported Wisteguens Jean Quely Charles, with 17 convictions.
  • "Once again: if you're here illegally, we will find you, arrest you, and remove you from the United States of America."
  • A federal immigration judge had already ordered his removal on November 7, 2025.

Why it matters: His removal rested on 17 convictions and a lapsed status; the anti-Trump video only supplied the headline.

DHS.gov press release ↗ · Sep 15, 20269/15/26