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Erick Lopez, deported to Honduras after HPD traffic stop, misses the ‘freedom’ of his life in Houston
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Dominic Anthony Walsh , as published by Houston Public Media
· August 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Lopez was one of at least 19 people HPD handed over to ICE from April through June. On Tuesday, HPD Chief Noe Diaz was slated to face questions from a city council committee about the coordination — but he skipped the meeting.
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Key points On Tuesday, HPD Chief Noe Diaz was slated to face questions from a city council committee about the coordination — but he skipped the meeting. Lopez was one of at least 19 people HPD handed over to ICE from April through June. More government Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? Lopez was one of at least 19 people HPD handed over to ICE from April through June. On Tuesday, HPD Chief Noe Diaz was slated to face questions from a city council committee about the coordination — but he skipped the meeting.
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