I moved 1,500 miles to be with my deported husband
The spouses of illegal immigrants facing deportation must choose between separation or moving to a new country.
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Notable Quotes
"There is nothing more important than being together."
— Janie Pérez , Other
"I fell to the ground on my knees crying uncontrollably."
— Janie Pérez , Other
"The idea of separating her family... was simply inconceivable."
— Janie Pérez , Other
"It was heart-wrenching to see him like that."
— Janie Pérez , Other
""There is nothing more important than being together.""
— Janie Pérez , Other
""I fell to the ground on my knees crying uncontrollably.""
— Janie Pérez , Other
""The idea of separating her family was simply inconceivable.""
— Janie Pérez , Other
""It was heart-wrenching to see him like that.""
— Janie Pérez , Other
"I don't think nobody should ever be treated that way, especially when you're not doing anything wrong."
— Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez , Activist
"My daughter, to me, is everything. She is who keeps me going every day."
— Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez , Activist
"Today, justice was done."
— María de Jesús Estrada Juárez , Activist
"If my case can help other people who fight to be back with their families, then the pain might be worth it."
— María de Jesús Estrada Juárez , Activist
"Eventually I told them what they wanted to hear because I wanted to speed up the process and return and see my daughter."
— Brian José Morales García , Other
Key People
Alejandro is an undocumented immigrant who was deported from the US to Mexico.
A 25-year-old man who claims to be a U.S. citizen and was deported to Mexico.
A law professor at Ohio State University and immigration attorney.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Janie is an American citizen who moved to Mexico to be with her deported husband.
A woman who was detained and deported but later allowed to return to the U.S.
María de Jesús Estrada Juárez is a DACA recipient who fought to return to the US after being deported.
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All Coverage
The spouses of illegal immigrants facing deportation must choose between separation or moving to a new country.
An American woman relocates to Mexico to reunite with her deported husband, highlighting the challenges faced by mixed-status families.
A DACA recipient recounts her deportation and the legal battle to return to the U.S., highlighting the complexities of immigration policies.
A father's emotional plea to ICE, detailing his family's health struggles, as he faces deportation after 30 years in the U.S.
A man claims he was wrongfully deported to Mexico despite being a U.S. citizen, raising concerns about deportation practices.
A DACA recipient shares her experience of being deported and subsequently allowed to return to the U.S., amidst a crackdown on immigrants.
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