As his family self-deports, this teen is leaving behind his friends, his church, and his education dreams

By: Jessie Gómez

Outlets: Chalkbeat Newark

Published: September 2, 2026

Words: 1,025

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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This time last year, Bruno was picking out a new backpack, asking friends about their junior year class schedules, and starting college courses through his Newark high school.

The 16-year-old should be preparing for his first day of senior year, but instead, he’s packing his bags to head back to Brazil.

Bruno …

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