CPC Statement on the Separation and Deportation of Fei Zheng and Six-Year-Old Son Yuanxin Zheng

The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC), a nonpartisan nonprofit organization that provides social services to Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI), immigrant and low-income communities in New York, released the following statement on the separation and deportation of Fei Zheng and his six-year-old son Yuanxin Zheng:

The Chinese-American Planning Council (CPC) is deeply saddened by the separation of six-year-old Yuanxin Zheng and his father, Fei Zheng, who were deported to China last week after nearly a month of being detained in separate facilities. They appeared for a routine immigration check-in on November 26th and were detained and separated. According to the New York Times, Mr. Zheng was seeking asylum for himself and his son due to credible fear of violence in his home country.

For more than 60 years, CPC has been committed to keeping children safe and families together. From child welfare prevention to afterschool programs, from public benefits enrollment to citizenship classes, from housing assistance to legal services, we ensure that families can stay healthy and whole and that community members can safely and positively interact with government agencies of all levels.

Mr. Zheng's case is not an isolated incident. According to the University of California, Berkeley, at least 140 children in New York City have been detained by federal agencies between January and October 2025. During that same timeframe, the national estimate is 2,600 children separated from their families. 

We recognize that this incident may increase fears around immigration enforcement in our communities. CPC calls on the government to halt all policies of family separation of children from their parents which leaves lasting negative impacts, and to ensure the safety and dignity of every single person who interacts with government agencies of any kind. We remain committed to partnering with other community-based organizations and government agencies to ensure our immigrant communities have the resources they need to thrive. 

華策會就鄭飛及其六歲兒子鄭元鑫遭拆散與遣返事件的聲明

華策會（CPC）是沒有政黨立場的非營利組織，長期為紐約的亞裔、移民及低收入社區提供社會服務。本會現就鄭飛（Fei Zheng，音譯）及其六歲兒子鄭元鑫（Yuanxin，音譯）遭隔離與遣返事件發表以下聲明：

華策會對鄭飛及其六歲兒子鄭元鑫遭拆散並最終被遣返至中國的事件表示深切痛心。父子二人在分別拘留近一個月後，於上週被遣返。他們於11月26日按慣例前往移民局報到時，遭到拘留並被拆散。據《紐約時報》報導，鄭飛先生因在原籍國面臨可信的暴力威脅，為自己和兒子尋求庇護申請。

六十多年來，華策會致力於保護兒童安全、維護家庭完整。從兒童福利保障、課後託管項目，到公共福利申請、公民入籍課程，乃至住房援助與法律服務，我們竭力確保家庭健康團圓，並使社區成員能在安全、尊嚴的環境中與各級政府機構互動 。

鄭飛先生的個案並非單一事件。根據加州大學柏克萊分校的數據，僅在2025年1月至10月間，紐約市至少有140名兒童被聯邦機構拘留。同期，全國估計有2,600名兒童被迫與家人分離。

我們深知此類事件可能加劇社區對移民執法的恐懼與不安。華策會呼籲政府立即停止一切導致兒童與父母分離、造成深遠創傷的政策，並確保所有與政府機構接觸者皆能獲得安全且有尊嚴的對待。我們將繼續與社區組織及政府機構合作，致力為移民社群爭取所需的資源與援助。

ABOUT CPC
Founded in 1965, CPC is a social services organization that creates social change. Building on our historic legacy and ongoing dedication to the Chinese American community, CPC advances the social and economic progress of immigrant and low-income communities of New York through services, resources, and advocacy.

關於華策會
華策會成立於1965年，是一個致力於推動社會變革的社會服務機構。秉承深厚的歷史傳承與對華裔美國社區的持續承諾，華策會透過多元服務、資源援助與公共倡議，促進紐約移民及低收入社區的社會與經濟發展。

ACERCA DE CPC
Fundada en 1965, CPC es una organización de servicios sociales que promueve el cambio social. Basándose en su legado histórico y su compromiso continuo con la comunidad chino-estadounidense, CPC impulsa el progreso social y económico de las comunidades inmigrantes y de bajos ingresos de Nueva York a través de servicios, recursos y acciones de incidencia.