Ingrid Garcia expressed her shock upon realizing her son's father, who has been absent for over a decade and not contributing financially, was required to consent for travel. She had full custody, which made this situation surprising for her.
According to immigration attorney Kim Bruno, while this kind of situation isn't common, it does occur occasionally. The increasing enforcement is likely in response to instances of children crossing the border without proper identification and becoming victims of trafficking.
Garcia reflected on her determination to build a better life for her son after divorcing his father and moving to the U.S. at a young age, stating, "I start with nothing. I learned construction and how to build a house.".
The emotional weight of the situation was heavy for Garcia, emphasizing the pain of leaving her son behind during their trip: "Everybody was crying... I was so happy to be in my country. They said I can't bring my son back because I need permission from his dad."
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