Blog 14

Two young, American children’s fates hang in the balance in Indiana as both of their parents are facing deportation. Their mother Erika was brought by her parents to the United States when she was only 5 years old and their father Jesus came illegally as an adolescent in 1988.  Within a week of one another, these parents were detained due to their illegal status. Jesus was taken into custody, while Erika was released and is forced to wear an ankle monitor. This is same type of monitor given to criminals. Before their detainment, Erika and Jesus were musicians and leaders in parishes around their hometown. Their children are unaware of what struggles their parents are facing and continuously wonder about their father’s whereabouts, even though these events will affect their lives forever. Erika has an upcoming meeting with Immigration to decide the fate of her and her family.

https://www.theindychannel.com/news/local-news/indianapolis/two-hoosier-children-caught-in-immigration-dilemma-after-father-deported-mother-faces-deportation


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