Federal prosecutors acknowledged an ICE officer mistakenly deported a Massachusetts college freshman to Honduras, apologizing for the error as the student seeks to return. The case has highlighted procedural failures in enforcement actions that intersect with students’ travel and immigration status. A separate federal acknowledgement and ongoing legal engagement underscore the vulnerability of noncitizen students and international scholars to administrative errors. Colleges and legal advocates emphasize the need for institutions to monitor student compliance and push for administrative safeguards to protect enrolled noncitizens. Universities are watching closely: the incident raises liabilities for campus international offices, affects student‑recruitment messaging abroad, and likely will prompt renewed calls for clearer federal protocols around student travel and removal procedures.