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Today (June 27) Angelica did what no mother should ever have to do -
speak at a press conference organized by her lawyers and the MA ACLU
about how her then seven year old daughter was taken from her at the
US/Mexico border by an immigration official who smiled as he wished
her Happy Mother's Day then took her child , how her daughter turned 8
alone in detention and how she longs to be reunited with her. You can
watch a video of the press conference here:
https://www.facebook.com/aclumass/videos/10155668756312475/?t=0
Metrowest Worker Center-Casa is
raising money to support Angelica in her quest to be reunited with
her daughter. Mom has been released by ICE following a
hearing on her request for asylum, but does not yet have authorization
to work. The barriers to reunification from the agency holding the
child are huge - fingerprinting in Newark (ICE already has her
fingerprints!), proof of stable housing, etc. Mom will need help with
rent, travel to Newark, perhaps air fare to get her daughter,
counseling for both of them, clothing and food for several months.
They are being provided legal support by the office of Demissie and
Church, and have the support of the MA ACLU. You might also have seen
Attorney General Maura Healey speak of meeting Angelica on the Rachel
Maddow show on June 26. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PnlWE-BzT6Y&feature=youtu.be.
Please help as you are able. All funds will go directly to the
family. Many thanks.
