Woman in Florida deported to Cuba says she was forced to leave baby daughter
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Heidy Sanchez, facing deportation to Cuba, had to surrender her 17-month-old daughter to a lawyer during her ICE appointment. Her husband, Carlos Valle, a US citizen, was left outside, unable to say goodbye. Sanchez’s daughter, who has health issues, was not permitted to accompany her, despite both parents' wishes. The case exemplifies the Trump administration's controversial deportation policies affecting families. Emotional distress has ensued for both the child and parents as they navigate this turbulent ordeal, drawing criticism from legal representatives and advocates urging for policy reforms.
Sanchez was denied the opportunity to say goodbye to her husband and hand over her child to him, highlighting the emotional toll of the deportation process.
Sanchez's husband, Carlos, expressed deep sadness, stating their daughter cries for her mother and experiences emotional distress since the separation.
Attorney Claudia Canizares criticized the authorities, stating that despite efforts to prevent Sanchez's deportation, they were met with bureaucratic obstacles.
Congresswoman Kathy Castor is advocating for policy changes to address the trauma faced by families affected by deportation and separation.
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