HBCU Alum Deported to Mexico After ICE Detention Shares Update

Morehouse College graduate Alex Maganda is rebuilding his life after being released from immigration custody and deported to Mexico.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Morehouse College alum Alex Maganda, who was detained by immigration agents during a traffic stop in Dallas and held at a Texas detention facility for months, is now sharing his journey on social media after being deported to Mexico, a country he left when he was 5 years old. Despite the challenges, Maganda is proving his resilience and encouraging others to follow their dreams.

Why it matters

Maganda's case highlights the difficulties faced by DACA recipients and other undocumented immigrants who are detained and deported, even after spending most of their lives in the United States. His story also showcases the power of community support, as the HBCU community rallied behind him during his detention.

The details

Maganda was protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which shields undocumented children from deportation. However, his DACA status had expired, leading to his detention by immigration agents during a traffic stop in Dallas in June. He was then held at the Blue Bonnet Detention Facility in Texas for months before being deported to Mexico, a country he left when he was 5 years old.

  • Maganda was detained by immigration agents during a traffic stop in Dallas in June 2026.
  • Maganda was held at the Blue Bonnet Detention Facility in Texas for several months before being deported to Mexico.

The players

Alex Maganda

A Morehouse College alum who was detained by immigration agents, held in a Texas detention facility, and then deported to Mexico, a country he left when he was 5 years old.

Carrie Nguyen

Maganda's attorney, who stated that he was protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, but his status had expired.

JaMarcus Toomer

A Morehouse alum who was one of the most vocal supporters of Maganda during his detention.

Lynae Vanee

A Spelman College graduate who was also one of the most vocal supporters of Maganda during his detention.

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What they’re saying

“Still rebuilding. Still grateful. Still moving forward.”

— Alex Maganda (Capital B Atlanta)

“One thing I realized is that everything always ends up working out... Sometimes even better than I imagined.”

— Alex Maganda (Instagram)

“I am reaching out with an urgent plea for assistance regarding our brother, friend, and classmate, Alex Maganda, a member of the Class of 2018, who has recently been detained by ICE.”

— JaMarcus Toomer, Morehouse Alum (Instagram)

The takeaway

Maganda's story highlights the challenges faced by DACA recipients and other undocumented immigrants, even those who have spent most of their lives in the United States. However, his resilience and the support of his HBCU community demonstrate the power of community and the ability to overcome adversity.