Fact-check: “Joan Sebastian Guerrero was legally permitted to work in the United States even though he had entered the country illegally.”
Verdict: Partly True (78% confidence)
Both parts of this claim are individually accurate but together they create a misleading impression. DHS confirmed that Guerrero illegally entered the U.S. on September 1, 2023, and that he was granted work authorization in May 2025 — so yes, he had both an illegal entry and a legal work permit. But DHS explicitly stated that 'work authorization does not confer legal status in the United States,' meaning the claim's framing — that he was 'legally permitted to work' while glossing over his under…
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