From Fox News · Jasmine Baehr · · 1m 40s
Haitian man deported after viral ICE arrest
A Haitian man with gang ties was deported after 19 months in custody and a viral ICE arrest in Boston.
In brief
A Haitian man with gang ties was deported after 19 months in custody and a viral ICE arrest in Boston. Charles' deportation capped a long immigration case that began with a viral arrest and ended with removal to Haiti. Originally reported by Fox News.
Deported to Haiti
DHS confirmed Wisteguens Jean Quely Charles was deported to Haiti on an ICE flight that originated in Louisiana after 19 months in federal custody.
Combative on flight
Sources told Fox News Charles was combative aboard the aircraft and made profane, threatening remarks about President Trump and his family during removal.
A viral arrest
The case traced back to Jan. 22, 2025, when ICE officers arrested Charles in Massachusetts and Fox News cameras recorded his defiant comments.
“I’m not going back to Haiti”
Gang ties alleged
DHS identified Charles as a Back Block Money Gang member and said he had 17 criminal convictions, including assault, drug, weapons and trespassing offenses.
Removal order issued
Charles stayed in federal custody while his case moved forward. DHS said an immigration judge issued a final removal order on Nov. 7, 2025.
DHS claims credit
DHS announced the deportation after Fox News obtained removal details, tying the case to the viral video and the Trump administration's enforcement push.
“if you’re here illegally, we will find you, arrest you, and remove you”
TPS history cited
DHS said Charles received Temporary Protected Status in 2013, entered the U.S. that July, and had that status terminated by USCIS in July 2022.
Prediction reversed
More than a year and a half after saying he would not return to Haiti, Charles was removed there by ICE, DHS said.
“Biden forever bro.”
What it means
Charles' deportation capped a long immigration case that began with a viral arrest and ended with removal to Haiti.
