"Maria's deportation was unlawful and violated basic principles of due process. She had a valid DACA status, she appeared for her immigration appointment as instructed, and she should never have been removed from the country."
"According to her lawsuit, which was filed Tuesday, it's unclear whether an order for her removal was ever issued. And even if one was issued, the complaint says, 'Petitioner could not legally be removed from the United States while in DACA status.'"
"Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez, 42, was detained Feb. 18 during a scheduled interview for her green card application. She was deported to Mexico the next day, despite having active deportation protection through the Obama-era program Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals."
Maria de Jesus Estrada Juarez, a 42-year-old DACA recipient and Motel 6 regional manager, was detained during a scheduled green card interview and deported to Mexico within 24 hours despite holding active deportation protection. The lawsuit alleges her removal violated due process rights, as she received no lawful removal order and had no opportunity to contest her case before an immigration judge. Her attorneys argue that while holding valid DACA status, she could not legally be removed from the United States. The case generated significant public attention and congressional concern, with Senator Alex Padilla among those expressing outrage.
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