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Federal immigration authorities have taken into custody Manuel Hernandez, the captain of a vessel that capsized near the Statue of Liberty, resulting in the deaths of a mother and infant. The Department of Homeland Security stated that Hernandez, a native of El Salvador, illegally crossed into the United States through Texas in 2007.
The detention came in the aftermath of the maritime disaster, which claimed at least two lives. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the vessel’s capsizing and the circumstances that preceded the incident.
Hernandez’s immigration status became a focal point in the investigation, with federal officials noting his undocumented entry nearly two decades ago. The case has drawn attention to both maritime safety protocols and immigration enforcement procedures in the New York area.
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