A child lost her dad in the Key Bridge collapse. Now, DHS wants to deport her mother

"Guerra Sandoval's story illustrates the drastic changes in immigration policy with each administration, impacting the lives of immigrants significantly. The bridge collapse not only resulted in tragic loss but also highlighted the precarious situation of immigrant workers."

"Rachel Girod, the immigration attorney, emphasized that the current administration prioritizes all undocumented immigrants for deportation, equating the mother of a child who lost a father in a tragedy with those convicted of serious crimes."

The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed in Baltimore in 2024, resulting in the deaths of six construction workers, including Mynor Lopez. His co-parent, Zoila Guerra Sandoval, recalls their last conversation before the tragedy. The incident raised awareness about the use of immigrant labor in construction and prompted the Biden administration to seek immigration protections for those connected to the victims. However, under the Trump administration, these protections are being reversed, affecting the lives of many undocumented immigrants.

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