A 4-year-old girl from Bakersfield with a rare condition was granted humanitarian protection from deportation, ensuring she can receive vital medical treatment. After her family’s legal status was revoked, leading to fears for her life, public outrage and advocacy from lawmakers resulted in the reinstatement of their protections. The situation highlighted the urgent need for humanitarian aid as her condition, short bowel syndrome, necessitates continual medical support. The family now faces a one-year humanitarian parole, allowing them to remain in the U.S. while the girl receives treatment.
"Without action, S.G.V. will die," the lawmakers wrote May 29 to DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. "We urge a prompt response from your Department..."
The plight of the girl, known by her initials S.G.V., drew public outrage and galvanized dozens of lawmakers to advocate on her behalf.
In a letter Monday to the family and their attorney, acting field office director Carmen Paniagua wrote: "This is to advise you that effective June 2, 2025, you have been granted Humanitarian Parole for a period of one year."
Her doctor at Children's Hospital Los Angeles said she could die within days of losing her medical care for short bowel syndrome.
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