Maria Murillo and her family were hopeful about the potential reunification with her husband, Jose Luis Zavala, who was detained in a Texas immigration center. Zavala, a gardener, was among many immigrants captured under a nationwide crackdown. His case illustrates the complexities of the U.S. immigration system, where evolving legal interpretations create uncertainty for detainees. Despite his 20-year-old DUI record being cleared, Zavala's undocumented status classifies him as a high-priority target for deportation, indicating the harsh realities of the current immigration policies.
Jose Luis Zavala, a gardener, found himself among the targets of the government's mammoth legal battle to deport millions of immigrants in the country illegally.
The immigration crackdown reflects an increasingly complex federal immigration system, where evolving interpretation of rules complicates the path to freedom for many detainees.
Zavala's 20-year-old DUI charge, previously cleared, still classifies him among the worst offenders due to the new immigration policies of the Trump administration.
Surprises in the legal system can impact how long detainees remain in custody and whether they can reunite with their families in the U.S.
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