The article discusses the plight of a 4-year-old girl receiving critical medical care in Los Angeles and the recent termination of her family's humanitarian protections by the Trump administration. Lawmakers condemned this action, emphasizing the need for compassion towards vulnerable families. The girl suffers from short bowel syndrome, a condition requiring constant medical attention, and her family faces imminent deportation. Congressional Democrats have urged the Department of Homeland Security to reconsider the decision, stating the family's dire situation warrants humanitarian aid and protection from removal.
Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary in the Department of Homeland Security, stated the family is not actively in the deportation process and their application is still being considered.
38 congressional Democrats urged DHS to reconsider its termination of the family's legal status, emphasizing, "It is our duty to protect the sick, vulnerable, and defenseless."
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