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id: 1f74559ee7
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-06 12:59 CST
updated: 2026-11-06 12:59 CST
status: reported
outlets: 1
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# Deported Minnesota man awaits return after court ruling

Kenis Lopez Gonzalez was deported from Minnesota to the Central African Republic. A federal judge ruled he would return while his case proceeds; DHS has challenged it.

Section: [Public Safety](/minneapolis-st-paul/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Kenis Lopez Gonzalez](/minneapolis-st-paul/wiki/kenis-lopez-gonzalez.md), [U.S. Department of Homeland Security](/minneapolis-st-paul/wiki/u-s-department-of-homeland-security.md)

## Coverage

- [WCCO (CBS Minnesota)](https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/man-deported-from-minnesota-to-africa-continues-fight-for-return-home-after-court-ruling/), 2026-11-06 12:59 CST: Man deported from Minnesota to Africa continues fight for return after court ruling

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