Miguel Angel Lopez, deported from the U.S. after 29 years, now lives with his father in Chimalhuacán, Mexico. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, he struggles with this unexpected change, especially being separated from his wife Rosa and children. After battling immigration issues since his illegal entry at age 18 in 1996, he faced detention during a routine appointment in May, leading to his deportation. His family dynamics have drastically shifted, as he was the sole income provider, working as a welder.
"I never thought this was going to happen but I am trying to be strong for my family," said Lopez.
"It was like 17 years that I was reporting to immigration. At the beginning it was every month, then every three months, then every year until the last time I went and they detained me."
"As soon as I got in the elevator he told me that I was going to be detained."
"It's either I'm here with him and my kids are back at home, or I'm home with my kids and he's out here," said Maria Rosa Lopez.
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