"After her father was killed for speaking out about corruption in their home country, Ortiz and her mother escaped to Texas in November, where they sought asylum. During a "credible fear" hearing, they explained they could face persecution and torture in their home country. According to Ortiz's lawyer, Anthony Enriquez-who also serves as vice president of US advocacy and litigation at the Kennedy Human Rights Center-not only were the two rejected, but they were also issued an order for an "expedited removal.""
"According to Ortiz's mother, who is in contact with Enriquez, the 21-year-old is experiencing sharp pains in her abdomen and back, and is suffering from nausea and vomiting. "She has asked for medical care and has been denied it," Enriquez told the outlet. "We are immediately moving to file a lawsuit just to preserve the status quo and to ensure that our client gets the medical care she needs.""
Zharick Daniela Buitrago Ortiz, 21 and eight months pregnant, is being held in Atlanta and faces imminent deportation to Colombia while requiring emergency medical care. Her father was killed after speaking out about corruption, prompting Ortiz and her mother to flee to Texas in November and seek asylum. During a credible-fear hearing they said they could face persecution and torture; their asylum claim was rejected and an expedited removal ordered. Ortiz is experiencing sharp abdominal and back pains, nausea, and vomiting; she reportedly requested medical care and was denied. A lawsuit is being prepared to secure medical treatment and preserve her status.
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