"Despite previous statements by ICE that Mariola would be detained at her May 11 check-in, she was ultimately allowed to leave freely and is back with her son, in the community that rallied behind her these last few weeks, Mariola's attorney, Alec Peters Larson of Greater Boston Legal Services, said in a statement."
"During the Monday appointment, Mariola was informed that she will receive a "Reasonable Fear Interview," Peters Larson said. This interview, which Mariola had requested over a year ago, is used to determine if there is a " significant possibility " that an individual can establish eligibility for asylum or other fear-based relief."
"Mariola fled Guatemala after she was threatened while pregnant. She had previously survived the country's civil war and witnessed an attempt on her father's life, according to her advocates."
"Mariola welcomes this opportunity to tell her story of why she fled Guatemala, where she and her family are subjected to systemic violence and abuse simply because they're indigenous, and why she fears returning, Peters Larson said."
A Lynn mother and educator from Guatemala received notice that she may remain in the United States for the time being after an ICE check-in. Mariola, a paraprofessional at a Lynn elementary school and a member of the Lynn Teacher’s Union, came to the U.S. 16 years ago after facing discrimination, exploitation, poverty, and abuse tied to her indigenous Mayan identity. After an earlier ICE appointment, she was told to return for a check-in and prepare for possible detention and removal. At the Monday appointment, she was allowed to leave freely and was informed she will receive a Reasonable Fear Interview. The interview is intended to determine whether there is a significant possibility she can qualify for asylum or other fear-based relief. She fled Guatemala after threats while pregnant and has described systemic violence and abuse against indigenous people.
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